Two Cobourg residents are facing charges after police responded to a report of a robbery.
On July 15, 2025, police responded to a report of a street-level robbery in the area of Swayne Street and McGill Street in Cobourg. The victim reported having been assaulted by an individual, during which time a second person had taken money from her. The suspects were known to the victim, who was able to provide police with their identities.
One suspect was located and, after a brief foot pursuit, was arrested. The second suspect was located later that evening and arrested without incident.
As a result of the investigation, a 16-year-old Cobourg youth was charged with robbery and Maria Raycraft (34) of Cobourg was charged with robbery, theft under $5,000, and two counts of fail to comply with probation. Both accused were held for bail.
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