Police arrest man who robbed Oshawa convenience store

Durham police investigators have arrested a 38-year-old man who robbed an Oshawa convenience store on Aug. 2.

According to police, the suspect entered the Circle K convenience store on King Street East and ordered the clerk to open the cash register. The clerk complied and the suspect was handed a quantity of cash and cigarettes before fleeing the store. The clerk was not physically injured.

A 38-year-old of Barrie has been charged with robbery. He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355. 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 $2,000 cash reward.