Male Arrested Following Commercial Robbery in Oshawa

A 28-year-old male has been arrested following the robbery of a convenience store in Oshawa.

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to a robbery at the Circle K located at 1051 Simcoe Street North. The suspect entered the store and grabbed a quantity of cigarettes before attempting to flee the scene. A witness attempted to block the door, at which point the suspect brandished a box cutter and fled.

There were no physical injuries reported.

Michael BEGGS, age 28, of Oshawa, is facing 10 charges, including: Uttering Threats – Death x2; Assault with a Weapon; Robbery Offensive Weapon; Fail to Comply with Probation x2 and Fail to Comply with Release Order.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Crosbie of the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5360.

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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