Adult Arrested After Armed Robbery at Convenience Store in Oshawa

An adult is facing charges after pepper spraying a convenience store employee in Oshawa.

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at approximately 2:55 a.m., members of Central East Division responded to a robbery call at the Circle K convenience store, located at 206 King Street East.  The suspect entered the business and sprayed an employee with a noxious substance while attempting to steal items.  Officers arrived on scene and took the suspect into custody without incident.  A canister of pepper spray was located during a search of the suspect.

The victim sustained minor injuries.

Jordan Faith MYERS, age 19 from Oshawa is charged with: Robbery, Administer Noxious Substance, and Possess Weapon Dangerous to Public.

They were released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Moran-Weekes of Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2067.

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 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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