Someone pepper sprayed Ontario store employee for $400 of chocolate bars

Durham Regional Police are on the hunt for a pepper-spray-wielding suspect wanted in a grocery store heist and related assault, targeting — for whatever reason — chocolate bars.

The incident occurred at an Independent Grocers location in Sugog, Ont., at around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6.

Police allege that the suspect entered the store at 1893 Scugog St. and loaded a blue duffel bag with six full cases of Dairy Milk chocolate bars, boasting an estimated value north of $400. The suspect allegedly fled the store, but not before reportedly pepper-spraying a loss prevention officer who attempted to intervene.

The victim was transported to a local hospital with what are described as "minor injuries."

Police say the suspect fled the area in a dark-coloured compact SUV, and is described as a white male between the ages of 40 and 55, approximately 5'6"-5'10" tall with brown hair and a medium build. 

At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a dark baseball cap and blue jeans, though police note that his face was obscured by a medical mask.

Police are looking for a male suspect after he assaulted a loss prevention officer and stole chocolate in Scugog.

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., an unknown male attended the Independent Grocers located at 1893 Scugog Street in Scugog. The suspect put… pic.twitter.com/aaFuiojYvJ

— Durham Regional Police (@DRPS) November 11, 2025

Police have not released images of the suspect of their vehicle, but are asking anyone with potential information about the victim (maybe someone you know is suddenly flush with Dairy Milk bars) to contact investigators or share anonymous tips.