UPDATE #2 - Police Seek Information After Suspicious Fire

Four youth have been arrested after setting a fire that caused extensive damage in Oshawa.

On Sunday, October 6, 2024, at approximately 5:10 a.m., members of Central East Division responded to a residential fire in the area of Eddystone Path and Okanagan Path, in Oshawa.  The residence was occupied when the fire began, however, all occupants of the residence were able to safely evacuate.

There were no physical injuries reported.

The fire resulted in extensive damage to multiple homes, estimated to be in excess of $2-million.  Investigators deemed the fire suspicious and concluded the cause was arson.

On Sunday, October 27, 2024, members of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch concluded their investigation and took four young females into custody.

A 12-year-old female from Oshawa is charged with: Arson – Disregard for Human Life, Mischief Under $5000, and Intimidation by Threats of Violence.

A 15-year-old female from Oshawa is charged with: Arson – Disregard for Human Life, Mischief Under $5000, and Intimidation by Threats of Violence.

A 16-year-old female from Oshawa is charged with: Arson – Disregard for Human Life, Mischief Under $5000, and Intimidation by Threats of Violence.

A 15-year-old female from Oshawa is charged with: Arson – Disregard for Human Life, and Mischief Under $5000.

All four females were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with cell phone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident to contact D/Cst. Hutcheson of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2739.

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.

ORIGINAL RELEASE SENT ON OCTOBER 7, 2024

Police Seek Information After Suspicious Fire  

Police are appealing for witnesses and video surveillance following a suspicious house fire in Oshawa.

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