Durham Police – Investigation into Senior’s Residence in Courtice
Investigators have launched an investigation after allegations have come forward against staff member(s) at a retirement residence in Courtice.
On Friday, February 12, 2021, investigators at East Division began an investigation after a complaint come forward against staff members at the White Cliffe Terrace Retirement Residence on Highway #2 in Courtice. The allegation is that staff members had removed door handles to some units in the residence. The DRPS Criminal Investigations Bureau at East Division is looking into the matter and we will be reaching out to our community partners and oversight bodies to properly address these concerns.
The investigation is ongoing and investigators are asking the public for any information about this complaint that would assist them.
Police have also received complaints of threats being made against the home/staff at the retirement residence over the weekend.
Anyone with information or video of the incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Hilliard of the East Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1657.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
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