Youth Arrested After Cell Phone Theft Investigation in Oshawa

A male is facing charges following a cell phone theft investigation in Oshawa.

On Monday, March 23, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Central East Division officers responded to a robbery call in the area of Rossland Road East and Harmony Road North. The victim had arranged to sell a cell phone through Facebook Marketplace. During the meeting, the suspect took the phone and ran. When the victim chased the suspect, a second suspect confronted him and made threats with a knife.

The victim did not suffer any physical injuries.

Further investigation determined the second suspect was responsible for at least three other similar theft incidents.

On Friday, March 27, 2026, members of the East Crime Team, with the assistance of the Community Response Unit (CRU) located and arrested the second suspect in Oshawa. Investigators subsequently executed a search warrant at a nearby residence, and located the knife believed to have been used in the theft incidents.

The first suspect remains outstanding.

A 15-year-old male from Oshawa is charged with: Theft Under $5000 x4, Possess Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 x4, Assault with a Weapon, Possess Weapon Dangerous, and Traffic in Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the D/Cst. Edwards of the East Crime Team at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2732.

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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