Suspicious packages at two Oshawa businesses
police release surveillance of suspect dropping off package in Oshawa
(Photo by Colin Williamson)
Investigators are asking for help in identifying a suspect after several incidents of suspicious packages being left at two separate businesses in Oshawa.
Durham police were called to Pantry Convenience on Park Road North in Oshawa on Oct. 24 around 8:15 a.m. for a suspicious package found at the business. The item was investigated by the Explosives Disposal Unit and was detonated and rendered safe.
The item was confirmed to be an incendiary device. The suspect was captured on video surveillance fleeing on foot.
Investigators are releasing video surveillance of the suspect which depicts the male dropping off a suspicious package on Saturday evening in Oshawa.
On Oct. 1, around 8:20 a.m., police responded to a suspicious package call at Taunton Convenience store on Taunton Road East in Oshawa after an incendiary device was located.
The victim in this case attempted to move the item and it burst into flames. No injuries were reported and officers seized the evidence and video surveillance.
There were three prior minor incidents targeting this store that were never reported to police.
The suspect wore a mask during these incidents.
Police have released an image of the suspect from the incident on Oct. 24 and he is believed to be involved in the Taunton Road incidents. Police are also releasing video surveillance of the incident on Oct. 1, involving a female employee which shows the device bursting into flames.
The suspect is described as a white male and was wearing all black clothing and white shoes. In the first incident he wore similar clothing, but with black shoes with white around the outer sole.
An image and video can be viewed at www.drps.ca under the Newsroom.
According to police, the incidents are related to stores that sell adult-related material. Investigators are asking any convenience stores in the area that may have had any suspicious packages or messages left on their premises that haven’t been reported to police to contact Det. Dellipizzi or D/Cst. McLellan of the Central East Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2766.