An Oshawa man under a weapons prohibition condition, is facing charges after threatening security with a knife and then stealing items from a business in Oshawa Centre.
On Monday, April 6, around 11:10 am, members of Central East Division responded to an armed person call at the Shoppers Drug Mart located inside the Oshawa Centre at 419 King Street West.
A man entered the store and concealed items in a personal bag before fleeing. When the suspect was confronted by security, he brandished a knife and made threats, police said.
Officers searched the area and located the suspect a short distance away from the mall, where he was taken into custody without incident.
At the time of his arrest, the accused was on a weapon prohibition condition.
The 35-year old from Oshawa was held for a bail hearing. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Cst. Aucoin of Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1701.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name the accused parties 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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