Update #1 Police Seeking Suspects Involved in Swarming Incident in Oshawa

Investigators are releasing descriptions of five suspects wanted in connection with a swarming incident in Oshawa.

On Wednesday July 2, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members from Central East Division were call to the Pizza Pizza located at 199 Wentworth Street West in Oshawa for an assault. It was reported that a group of individuals, who appear to be young people, had been creating a disturbance at the location.  One of the individuals jumped behind the counter and attempted to take an item.  That suspect was confronted by the victim and a violent struggle ensued.   During that struggle, several other individuals also jumped behind the counter, swarmed and assaulted the victim.

This incident was captured on store surveillance video. 

Police are looking for five suspects described as:

Suspect 1: female, Black, thin build, long braids, 12-15 years of age. Wearing a grey t-shirt, spandex grey pants and black sandals.

Suspect 2: female, Black with light complexion, thin build, black braids tied in a bun, 12-15 years of age. Wearing an orange hoodie, black leggings and black shoes.

Suspect 3: female, Black with light complexion, thin build, black box braids, 11-12 years of age. Wearing a grey hoodie, black leggings and black shoes.

Suspect 4: male, White, slim build. Wearing a black hoodie, black pants and white shoes.

Suspect 5: male, Black, slim build. Wearing a black mask, black hoodie, black puffer vest, black and white Nike Dunk Shoes.  

If you were involved in this swarming, we are encouraging you to consult a lawyer and contact the Durham Regional Police Service. 

We are appealing to anyone who may have information, may have witnessed the incident, or may know the identities of those involved to contact Det. Baldini of the Central East Criminal Investigations Branch at  905-579-1520 x 2765.

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.

Original Release Sent on July 3, 2025, at 10:00 am

Police Seeking Suspects Involved in Swarming Incident in Oshawa