Bowmanville home invasion: 2 charged, third suspect sought

Two Mississauga men have been charged after an armed home invasion in Bowmanville on Nov. 12, 2026. Durham Regional Police are looking for a third suspect, described as a Black man with a heavy build.

Police said officers responded to an armed person call near Meadowview Boulevard and Scugog Street at about 1:40 p.m. Three males armed with firearms forced their way into a home and assaulted the homeowner, police said.

Officers arrived as the three were fleeing and arrested one after a brief pursuit. Police said he had a firearm with a prohibited over-capacity magazine. A second person was arrested later without incident.

Several nearby schools were placed in hold and secure as a precaution during the search. Police searched with help from tactical, canine and drone units but did not find the third suspect.

The homeowner was taken to a local hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. A responding officer suffered minor injuries from a dog bite, police said.

Charges and appeal

Police said both accused were under conditions not to possess firearms when arrested. Larone Carlton Whyte, 37, and Elijah Shaun Latham, 30, both of Mississauga, are each charged with assault causing bodily harm, break and enter, pointing a firearm, disguise with intent, robbery, uttering threats and possessing a restricted or prohibited firearm without a licence.

Whyte is also charged with possessing a prohibited device and possessing a firearm contrary to an order. Latham is also charged with failing to comply with a release order. Both were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information or cellphone, dashcam or surveillance footage is asked to call the Auto Robbery Crime Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355.

To share information anonymously, contact DRPS Intelligence Services at 905-579-1520 ext. 5802, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Voicemail is available after hours. Information can also be emailed to [email protected].