Three young males are facing charges after making threats with a knife to steal property from another youth at the Oshawa Centre.
On Sunday, January 19, 2025, at approximately 4:05 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to an armed person call at the Oshawa Centre, located at 419 King Street East. Four young males approached a 16-year-old male and demanded his sweater and phone while making threats with a knife. Officers searched the mall and located three of the suspects, who were taken into custody without incident. One suspect remains outstanding.
The victim did not sustain any physical injuries.
A 13-year-old male from Whitby is charged with: Robbery.
A 13-year-old male from Whitby is charged with: Robbery.
A 13-year-old male from Whitby is charged with: Robbery.
The fourth suspect is described as: male, approximately 13-17 years-old. He was wearing a black jacket with fur lined hood, black pants, and grey/white shoes.
The three suspects were released on an Undertaking.
Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Baumgartner of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1705.
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.