Explosive Device Located on Foot Path in Oshawa

An explosive device has been rendered safe after being located on a foot path in Oshawa.

On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to a suspicious package call on a foot path in the area of Gibb Street and Centre Street South.  Police received reports that an unidentified package with wiring and warning labels was located on the walking path.  A perimeter was set up and all pedestrians were evacuated from the immediate area.  The DRPS Tactical Support Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) attended and located what appeared to be military ordnance.  

A Department of National Defence (DND) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialist was consulted and attended the scene.  DND confirmed that the ordnance was a World War II era bomblet.  DND officials with the assistance of DRPS removed the ordnance, which was transported to a Canadian Forces military base to be rendered safe.

No persons suffered any physical injuries.  This investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with cellphone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1705.

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 $2,000 cash reward.

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