Male Arrested for Theft and Assault with a Weapon in Oshawa

A male is facing charges after stealing items from a business in the Oshawa Centre and threatening security with a knife.

On Monday, April 6, 2026, at approximately 11:10 a.m., 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 male 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. 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.

Alexander Joseph CALLAGHAN, age 35 from Oshawa is charged with: Assault with a Weapon, Uttering Threats, Theft Under $5000, Possess Weapon for Offence, Possess Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000, and Breach Probation.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Cst. Aucoin of Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1701.

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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