Blowtorch used in unsuccessful robbery attempt in Ontario town [Video]

A Whitby man is in custody after police said he used a lit blow torch to attempt a daylight robbery Wednesday morning.

Durham Police said the would-be victim was walking near Dundas Street and Anne Street, just before 6 a.m. when the suspect approached wielding a lit blowtorch and “demanding their personal property.”

The victim was able to fight back and escape. No physical injuries were reported.

London Bossio, 28, was taken into custody a short distance away.

Bossio has been charged with robbery, assault with a weapon (blow torch) and breach of probation.

He was held for a bail hearing

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Adepegba #3593 of Central West Criminal Investigative Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2850.

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