Durham Police have arrested a 19-year-old male in connection with a gun-point robbery that occurred in Oshawa in February of 2019.
On Saturday, February 2 at 3:20 pm, members of Central West Division officers were called to a robbery near a residence on Simcoe Street North and Windfields Farm Drive West in Oshawa.
The male victim was with a female friend when they were approached by two armed suspects. The suspects made a demand for the male’s designer bag and cellphone. The suspects fired a shot at one of the victims from what is believed to be an imitation firearm. The suspects got into a vehicle and drove away, police said.
Evan Gray, age 19 of Highway 7A in Bethany, has been charged with: Robbery with a Firearm; Use Firearm in Commission of Offence; Pointing a Firearm; Possession of Weapons Dangerous and Carrying a Concealed Weapon.
He was released on a Promise to Appear.
Police are continuing to look for the outstanding second suspect with is described as male, black, clean shaven, 18 to 24 years of age, 5′ 9″ to 6′ tall and had short black hair. He was wearing a grey-hooded sweater.
Anyone with information of assistance to investigators is asked to contact D/Cst Reeves of DRPS Central West Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1835.