Suspect Wanted After Pointing a Firearm in the Oshawa Centre

Police are looking to identify a suspect after he pointed a firearm at a group of males in the Oshawa Centre on Monday.

On Monday, October 7, 2024, at approximately 7:20 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to the Oshawa Centre for reports of a male pointing a firearm at a group of males at the south end of the mall. Following the altercation the suspect fled on foot with two other males, travelling southbound through the parking lot.

The suspect is described as: male, Brown, slim build, approximately 6’ in height, 20-30 years of age, long hair in a bun, wearing a white coloured tracksuit, black sandals, black crossbody satchel and black scarf.

Anyone with cell phone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Hartry of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2770.

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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