Two teens arrested after machete attack at Whitby cinema

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a robbery and machete attack at Landmark Cinemas in Whitby, Ontario. The incident occurred around 12:40 a.m. on Sunday, October 25.

Police report that a 15-year-old boy was at the theatre to meet a girl he knew through social media when he was approached by a group of youths. The group demanded his jacket, and when the victim refused, one suspect used a machete to strike him in the arm. The group then assaulted the boy and stole his jacket and cash.

On October 28, authorities arrested a 15-year-old from Oshawa and a 17-year-old from Pickering. Both suspects were in violation of existing release and sentence orders at the time of their arrest. The 15-year-old faces charges including robbery while armed with an offensive weapon, aggravated assault, disguise with intent, and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace. The 17-year-old is charged with robbery while armed with an offensive weapon, aggravated assault, and disguise with intent. The investigation remains ongoing.