Suspect Arrested for Arson in Oshawa

Police have arrested one male and are searching for another male after an arson in Oshawa.

On Sunday, December 3, 2023, members of East Division responded to a fire call in the area of Jim Brewster Circle and Fleetwood Drive.  Two males were seen fleeing the area in a dark coloured BMW sedan after a home was lit on fire.  Investigators, along with the Ontario Fire Marshal, determined that the fire was the result of arson.  The BMW was later confirmed to be a stolen vehicle.

On Sunday, September 9, 2024, the first suspect was taken into custody.  The second suspect is still outstanding.

Taha ALI, age 20 from Scarborough is charged with: Arson Causing Property Damage x2, Possess Incendiary Material for Arson, Arson – Disregard for Human Life x2, Endanger Lives/Safety of Public, Possess property Obtained by Crime Exceeding $5000, and Conspiracy to Commit and Indictable Offence.

Anyone with cell phone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Kapeluk of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1641.

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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