breaking news - durham regional crime reports

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 CRIME STOPPERS and DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE are asking for your help to solve an Arson that occurred in Oshawa.

On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at approximately 5:50 a.m., police and fire responded to a fire call at a residence on Albert Street in Oshawa. A homeowner attempted to put the fire out until Oshawa Fire Services extinguished the flames. Officers on scene were able to determine the side of the residence had intentional been set on fire.

Video surveillance footage was able to show three males with their faces covered approaching the residence with a gas can and setting fire to the side of the home.

It is believed the three suspects fled to an awaiting vehicle.   Police investigators are treating this as an Arson.   To view the video surveillance footage, visit the Durham Regional Police Service YouTube account.

 If you have ANY information about this Arson or know who is responsible, please call Crime Stoppers.

CRIME STOPPERS will pay up to $2000 cash for ANY information that leads to an arrest in this or ANY criminal matter.

 Callers never need to give their name or testify in court and we do NOT use call display.

CRIME DOESN'T PAY BUT..... CRIME STOPPERS DOES
Call us toll free at 1-800-222-847 or visit us at durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca 

Human Trafficking Increases in Durham Region  

CRIME STOPPERS would like to remind the citizens of Durham Region of the increased number of incidents related to Human Trafficking.

Often referred to as “domestic sex trafficking”, there are numerous victims who are being forced into situations because of threats of violence and physical and psychological intimidation.

Young women, typically 12-18 years of age, are being exploited in the sex trade at the hands of predators. Victims are isolated from their families and friends and regularly moved from one hotel to the next to avoid detection.

If you are staying in a hotel or motel near major thoroughfares, be aware of some of the warning signs of Human Trafficking:

A female who appears fearful and timid and under the control of another person; she appears disoriented or confused; shows signs of physical, mental or substance abuse. She is not allowed to speak for herself and her activities are controlled by someone else

She is travelling with minimal or an excessive amount of luggage and there is a constant flow of traffic to and from her hotel or motel room.

If you are a victim - or - you know someone who is a victim of Human Trafficking, please call Police or Crime Stoppers.

 CRIME STOPPERS will pay up to $2000 cash for ANY information that leads to an arrest in this or ANY criminal matter. Callers never need to give their name or testify in court and we do NOT use call display. 

CRIME DOESN'T PAY BUT..... CRIME STOPPERS DOES 

Call us toll free at 1-800-222-847 or visit us at durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca

CRIME STOPPERS and DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE are asking for your help to solve an Arson that occurred in Bowmanville. 

On November 23, 2019 members of the Durham Regional Police responded to an active fire at the I-Greek Restaurant located at 196 King Street East in Bowmanville. Police and Fire Services discovered an active fire within the front portion of the restaurant. Upon extinguishing the fire, investigators located evidence which suggested the fire was intentional. A witness described seeing two males fleeing the area prior to the fire starting. 

Suspect #1: Male, teens, wearing a black hoody, black backpack, blue pants, slim build. 

Suspect #2: Male, teens, wearing a grey hoody, black backpack and black pants, heavy build.

The two suspects were last seen fleeing Northbound from the location of the incident. Significant damage was sustained to the interior of the business.If you have any information about this Arson or know who is responsible, please call Crime Stoppers. 

CRIME DOESN'T PAY BUT..... CRIME STOPPERS DOES 

Call us toll free at 1-800-222-847 or visit us at durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca

On December 21, 2018, an unknown male entered a TD Bank on Thickson Road South in Whitby. The male presented fraudulent identification in the name of an existing TD Bank client. The male was able to obtain a TD Access Card and opened an account in the existing TD Bank client’s name. 

On January 15, 2019, an online transfer of $9,800 was completed using the fraudulent TD Access Card. This $9,800 was debited from the existing client’s line of credit and was transferred to this unknown male’s fraudulent TD Bank account.

The male suspect is described as male white, large build, short (shaved) brown hair, and wearing a black winter coat. Please view the attached surveillance images of the male suspect.

If you have any information about this criminal offence or know who is responsible, please call Crime Stoppers. CRIME STOPPERS will pay up to $2000 cash for ANY information that leads to an arrest in this or ANY criminal matter. Callers never need to give their name or testify in court and we do NOT use call display.

CRIME DOESN'T PAY BUT CRIME STOPPERS DOES. 

Call us toll free at 1-800-222-8477 or visit us at

durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca

CRIME STOPPERS and DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE are asking for your help to solve a Robbery that occurred in Pickering.

On Thursday, September 19, 2019 at approximately 12:45 am police were called to attend the On the Run ESSO at 474 Kingston Road in Pickering. Two males forced entry into the store. One of the suspects pulled out a knife and demanded the store employee open the cash register. The suspect took the employee’s cell phone and both suspects fled the store with a quantity of cash and cigarettes.

A white Mercedes motor vehicle was seen fleeing the area at a high rate of speed shortly after the robbery. 

The suspect with the knife is described as male white, 25-30 years of age, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black jeans, and black running shoes – he wore black gloves and had a white scarf covering his face.

The other suspect is described as male white, 25-30 years of age, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark blue oversized shirt, black pants and black running shoes – he wore red gloves and had a black scarf covering his face. 

Please view the surveillance images of the two suspects on the Durham Regional Crime Stoppers website.

If you have any information about this Robbery or know who is responsible, please call Crime Stoppers. 

CRIME STOPPERS will pay up to $2000 cash for ANY information that leads to an arrest in this or ANY criminal matter. Callers never need to give their name or testify in court and we do NOT use call display. 

CRIME DOESN'T PAY BUT CRIME STOPPERS DOES