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Police hunting for gas station robbery suspect

Durham police have released this image of a suspect wanted in connection with a violent robbery at an Oshawa gas station.

Durham police have released this image of a suspect wanted in connection with a violent robbery at an Oshawa gas station.

Investigators have released images of a suspect wanted in connection to a violent robbery at an Oshawa gas station.

On Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, a male suspect entered the kiosk of the Global Gas station on Taunton Road East and repeatedly punched the 60-year-old employee after demanding cash. The suspect stole money from the victim’s pockets before fleeing the kiosk westbound.

The suspect is described as male, white, approximately 35 years old, five feet and six inches to five feet and eight inches tall with a thin build and short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a dark grey camo-style hoodie, a dark jacket and black, low-cut runners with white laces.

Anyone with new information is asked to contact the Major Crime Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5371.

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.

 

 

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