Police are searching for two suspects following two break-and-enters at a hobby business in Oshawa.
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 4:00 a.m., two males broke into Great Hobbies located at 991 Taunton Road East in Oshawa. The suspects used a slingshot style weapon to fire a projectile at the front of the business breaking the glass front door. The suspects stole over $7,000 worth of remote-controlled vehicles before fleeing the area in a white Honda Odyssey van.
On Friday, June 26, 2026, at approximately 4:40 a.m., the same suspects returned to Great Hobbies and using the same method, broke into the business again. The suspects stole over $3000 worth of remote-controlled vehicles before fleeing the area in a black Volkswagen Jetta.
The first suspect is described as: male, Brown, approximately 6’ tall, 30-40 years-old, with a slim build.
The second suspect is described as: male, Brown, approximately 5’10” tall, 20-30 years-old, with a medium build.
Photos of the suspects and the suspect vehicle are attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca
Anyone with cellphone, dash cam, surveillance footage, or any information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Edwards of the East Crime Team at 1-888-579-1520 x 1605.
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.
Source: Durham Regional Police Service
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