Youth Arrested after Multiple Armed Robberies in Oshawa

A 16-year-old male is in custody after committing three armed robberies in Oshawa.

On Sunday, March 23, 2025, at approximately 8:50 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to three consecutive robbery calls in the area of Simcoe Street North and Beatrice Street East. The suspect approached three separate victims demanding money while armed with a knife.

Officers located the suspect a short distance away and placed in custody after a brief foot pursuit.  

No physical injuries were reported.

A 16-year-old male from Whitby is charged with: Robbery x3; Disguise with Intent and Possess Weapon For Committing An Offence.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with cell phone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst Ellis of Central East Criminal Investigative Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2743.

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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