Male Arrested After Stealing Vehicle in Oshawa

A male has been arrested after stealing a vehicle from a plaza parking lot in Oshawa.

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, at approximately 11:40 a.m., members of Central East Division responded to a stolen vehicle in progress call in the area of Gibb Street and Stevenson Road South.  The victim exited a local business when he saw his vehicle being driven out of the parking lot by an unknown male.  Police searched the area and located the suspect putting gas into the vehicle at a nearby gas station.  The suspect was seen inside the gas station kiosk where he was taken into custody without incident.

Carl HETU-LAVOIE, age 33 from Quebec is charged with: Theft of Motor Vehicle, Possess Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000, and Possess Break in Instruments.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Brown at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2825.

DRPS' Project Attire is a dedicated auto theft unit addressing auto theft investigations and recovery within Durham Region.  This project involves collaboration with Équité Association, a not-for-profit working to eradicate insurance crime in an effort to combat and prevent auto theft.  For more information on Project Attire please visit www.drps.ca

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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