OSHAWA -- Durham Regional Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two men who are believed to have snatched a suitcase filled with $400,000 worth of jewelry after a display show on Saturday night.
On Saturday, Aug. 16, just after 6 p.m., officers were called to the Oshawa Centre at 419 King St. W. for a report of a robbery.
Officers arrived on scene and spoke with the victims, who said they had just packed up after finishing a jewelry display show. They said they had used the service stairwell to return to the main floor, when two men accosted them and grabbed the suitcase. They were last seen fleeing the parking lot in a dark-coloured minivan.
The value of the stolen jewelry is estimated at $400,000.
The first suspect is described as white, about five foot 10, with a medium build. He was wearing a dark-coloured baseball hat and dark clothing.
The second suspect is described as having tan skin. He is about five foot four to five foot five with a stocky build. He was wearing a white shirt with blue jeans.
The vehicle is described as a grey minivan.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Mike Horrocks or Detective Constable Paul Stuart of the Major Crime Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5355. Anonymous tips can be made at Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
Recommend :
Latest News
United Way has new executive directorDURHAM -- Bonnie Harkness is going from a receiver to a giver as the new executive director of the United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge. Ms. Harkness takes over on Dec. 15, ...
Medal arrives 62 years lateUXBRIDGE -- Ron Matheson thought he was going to the Uxbridge Legion recently to see the pipe band play. "The Legion pipe major called me up and said there's a ...
Talks on police contract break downDURHAM -- Talks aimed at ending a contract dispute between Durham cops and the police services board have failed. Negotiations broke down again Friday when the Durham Regional...
Family worried about missing Pickering womanPICKERING -- A search continues for a Pickering woman who's been missing for more than a week. Monica Tierra, 44, of Wilcroft Court, has not been seen or heard from since Nov....
Shoddy reno work results in chargesWHITBY -- Shoddy work on a home-renovation project has led to charges against two Durham contractors. Inspections carried out after the homeowner complained about the work ...
Stories to look out for next weekDURHAM -- To commemorate Remembrance Day this year, the students at Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School in Oshawa will be treated to a special presentation from Corporal...
Bail hearing delays in Durham 'unreasonable': JudgeDURHAM -- Deep
systemic problems in Durham Region courts mean ...
Lesbian couple attacked by man outside Oshawa schoolOSHAWA -- Anji Dimitriou has a black eye days after she was attacked in front her children’s school. She says her vision is still blurry and the shock is still sinking in. ...
Four more cases of candy tamperingPICKERING -- Police have confirmed four more cases of tainted candy handed out to children in Pickering on Halloween. And while Durham police have issued appeals for parents ...
A dark day: GM union bossOSHAWA -- The local auto industry took another hit Friday with the announcement of 500 layoffs at the General Motors car plant.Calling it a dark day for Oshawa, Chris ...