Male Arrested After Armed Robbery at Restaurant in Oshawa

A male is facing several charges after an armed robbery at a fast-food restaurant in Oshawa.

On Monday, January 26, 2026, at approximately 10:50 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to an armed person call at the Church’s Chicken located at 70 King Street East. A male armed with a knife entered the restaurant and demanded cash from an employee. Officers arrived on scene and took the suspect into custody.

No physical injuries were reported.

Charlie Cameron COOK, age 22 from Oshawa is charged with: Robbery, Mischief Under $5000, Possess Weapons Dangerous, Possess Prohibited/Restricted Weapon, and Disguise with Intent.

 He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Armstrong of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2741.

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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