Durham Regional Police are searching for five individuals in connection with a violent swarming incident that took place at a Pizza Pizza in Oshawa.
According to police, on Wednesday, July 2, around 12:30 am, officers from Central East Division responded to a reported assault at the restaurant located at 199 Wentworth Street West. A group of individuals, believed to be youths, were reportedly causing a disturbance when one of them jumped behind the counter and attempted to steal an item.
Police say the suspect was confronted by the victim, leading to a violent struggle. Several others then jumped behind the counter and assaulted the victim in what police describe as a swarming attack.
The incident was captured on surveillance video, and investigators have released descriptions of five suspects:
- Suspect 1: Female, Black, thin build, long braids, about 12–15 years old. She was wearing a grey t-shirt, grey spandex pants, and black sandals.
- Suspect 2: Female, Black with a light complexion, thin build, black braids tied in a bun, about 12–15 years old. She was wearing an orange hoodie, black leggings, and black shoes.
- Suspect 3: Female, Black with a light complexion, thin build, black box braids, about 11–12 years old. She was wearing a grey hoodie, black leggings, and black shoes.
- Suspect 4: Male, White, slim build. He was wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and white shoes.
- Suspect 5: Male, Black, slim build. He was wearing a black mask, black hoodie, black puffer vest, and black and white Nike Dunk shoes.
Police are urging anyone involved in the swarming to consult a lawyer and contact the Durham Regional Police Service.
Anyone with information, video footage, or knowledge of the suspects’ identities is asked to contact Detective Baldini of the Central East Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-579-1520 ext. 2765.