Male Arrested After Theft from Oshawa Centre

A male is facing several charges after stealing items from an electronics kiosk and brandishing a knife at the Oshawa Centre.

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, at approximately 8:10 a.m., members of Central East Division responded to a robbery call at the Oshawa Centre located at 419 King Street West. A male was seen stealing items from a cell phone kiosk. Oshawa Mall security confronted the suspect who brandished a knife and fled the area in a vehicle.

No physical injuries were reported.

Later that day, the suspect was located in Brampton where he was taken into custody by Peel Regional Police. Custody of the suspect was transferred to investigators from the DRPS Robbery Unit. The suspect presented a false name to police but investigators were able to correctly identify him. 

Ekampreet SINGH, age 27 from Brampton is charged with: Assault with a Weapon, Mischief Under $5000, Theft Under $5000, Obstruct Peace Officer, Personation to Avoid Arrest, Drive Motor Vehicle While Suspended, Fail to Comply with Probation Order, Fail to Comply with Release Order, and Fail to Comply with Undertaking.

At the time of his arrest, the suspect was on various court imposed conditions, including a weapons prohibition. 

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355.

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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