Youth Arrested for Armed Robbery in Oshawa

A male has been arrested after robbing another male with a knife in Oshawa.

On Monday, July 15, 2024, at approximately 3:50 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to a robbery in progress in the area of King Street West and Stevenson Road North.  A male youth threatened another youth with a knife and demanded his sweater.  The suspect took the victim’s sweater and fled on foot.  Police located the suspect a short distance away and took him into custody without incident.

The victim did not sustain any physical injuries.

A 16-year-old male from Oshawa is charged with: Robbery.

He was released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Moran-Weekes of Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2067.

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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