Four People Arrested After Armed Robbery in Oshawa

An adult male and three youth have been arrested after robbing and threatening a male with weapons in Oshawa.

On Saturday, March 23, 2024, at approximately 5:25 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to a robbery-in-progress at an apartment complex near Grenfell Street and Gibb Street.  The victim made arrangements to meet with a female.  The victim arrived at the agreed upon location and was assaulted by multiple individuals who stole his phone and other personal items.  The victim fled the apartment complex and contacted 911.  As the victim waited for police in his vehicle, the suspects returned with a bat and hammer and made threats toward the victim.  Police arrived on scene and the suspects attempted to flee, however, all suspects were taken into custody without incident.

The victim sustained minor injuries.

Connor HARRISON, age 19 from Whitby is charged with: Robbery, Possess Weapon Dangerous to the Public, and Utter Threats.

A 17-year-old female from Kawartha Lakes is charged with: Robbery, and Mischief Under $5000.

A 17-year-old male from Oshawa is charged with: Robbery.

A 16-year-old female from Oshawa is charged with: Robbery.

All parties were released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with video footage, dash cam footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Maves of Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3903.

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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