Suspects Sought in Oshawa Stabbing

Police are searching for two suspects who stabbed a male in Oshawa.

On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at approximately 11:35 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to an assault call in the area of Simcoe Street South and Bloor Street East.  A pedestrian located a male suffering from a stab wound and contacted police.  The victim was transported to a Toronto area trauma centre in serious but non-life-threatening condition. 

Further investigation revealed that the victim had been walking along Simcoe Street South when he heard two males speaking loudly.  The victim got into a verbal altercation with the two suspects who stabbed him and fled the area.

Anyone with 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.

Police are requesting anyone with cell phone footage, dash cam footage, or surveillance footage to please come forward and speak with investigators.

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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