Male Arrested After Armed Commercial Robbery in Oshawa

A male has been arrested after an armed commercial robbery in Oshawa.

On Monday, July 7, 2025 members of East Division responded to a robbery at a convenience store in the area of King Street East and Townline Road South. A male suspect attended the store where an altercation began. The suspect pulled out a knife, threatened the employee and proceeded to steal a number of items before fleeing the area.

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025 members of the Robbery Unit located and arrested the suspect without incident.

A Criminal Code search warrant was executed at the residence of the accused where evidence was seized.

Ryan WANNAN, age 25 of Oshawa, is charged with: Robbery with Offensive Weapon, Possess Weapon for the Purpose of Committing an Offence, Possess Property Obtained by Crime not Exceeding $5000.00

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Trafford of the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5359.

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.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court.

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