An adult is facing charges after pepper spraying a convenience store employee in Oshawa.
On Wednesday, November 6, at about 2:55 am, members of Central East Division responded to a robbery call at the Circle K convenience store, located at 206 King Street East. The suspect entered the business and sprayed an employee with a noxious substance while attempting to steal items.
Officers arrived on scene and took the suspect into custody without incident. A canister of pepper spray was located during a search of the suspect.
The victim sustained minor injuries, police said.
A 19-year-old from Oshawa was charged and released on an undertaking. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Moran-Weekes of Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2067.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name or identify the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspect[s] and not convicted by a court, and
2. Sometimes charges are amended or dropped.
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