Street-level robbery in Oshawa

Police are asking for help in identifying an armed suspect in a street-level robbery.

Police were called to the area of Kelly Avenue and Wilson Road in Oshawa on Friday, Oct. 23 around 6 a.m. following a street-level robbery.

The male victim was walking eastbound when an unknown suspect approached him. The suspect made a demand for his phone and punched the victim in the throat.

The suspect brandished a firearm, threatening the victim and then fled on foot without any property.

Officers searched the area with negative results.

The suspect is described as a white male, about six-feet tall with grey hair. He was wearing a black jacket, dark jeans, dark backpack and wore a black bandana over his face.

Anyone with new information is asked to contact Cst. Collins of East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1687.