Two Males Facing Charges After Stealing Copper Wiring in Oshawa

Two males are facing charges after stealing copper wiring in Oshawa.

On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, officers from DRPS East Crime Team concluded an investigation into ongoing copper theft from a business in the area of King Street East and Charles Street. Two males have now been arrested and are facing a number of charges. A large amount of stolen wiring has been recovered. 

Andreas DOBERSHUTZ, age 56 of no fixed address is charged with: Break Enter and Commit Place Other Than Dwelling; Possess Property Obtained by Crime Not Exceeding $5000 and Breach of Probation x2.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Andrew LEGAULT, age 38 of Whitby is charged with: Break Enter and Commit Place Other Than Dwelling; Possess Property Obtained by Crime Not Exceeding $5000 and Possession of a Schedule I Substance.

He was released on an undertaking.

Anyone with any new information is asked to contact D/Cst O’Halloran of the Central East Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 x 2733.

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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