Armed Robbery at Convenience Store in Oshawa

Police are looking for a male suspect who threatened an employee with a knife during a convenience store robbery in Oshawa.

On Friday, May 10, 2024, at approximately 4:25 a.m., members of East Division responded to an armed robbery call at the Circle K convenience store, located at 501 Coldstream Drive.  An unknown male entered the business and approached an employee while brandishing a large knife.  The suspect forced the victim to go behind the front counter and demanded cash from the register.  The suspect fled the area on foot prior to police arrival.

The victim did not sustain any physical injuries.

The suspect is described as: male, approximately 20-years-old.  He was wearing a black ski mask, dark hoody, black pants, black gloves, black boots, and had a black backpack.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam or surveillance footage, or that has any information is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355.

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.

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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