Oshawa: police seek help identifying suspect in $8,600 debit-card theft and fraud

Durham Regional Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man wanted in connection with a theft and the fraudulent use of a debit card in Oshawa, police say.

Police say the victim's wallet was stolen on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and the bank cards were then used to make purchases totalling more than $7,600. Police say the suspect also used the debit card to withdraw $1,000 from an ATM.

Members of the Central East Criminal Investigations Branch are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspect. Police describe the suspect as a man approximately 30 to 40 years old, about 5-foot-8 with a medium build, a dark goatee and moustache, wearing a grey hoodie, dark jeans, a black jacket, a grey hat and black boots at the time of the incidents.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Pardy of the Central East Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-579-1520, ext. 1605, police say. The investigation remains ongoing, and no arrest has been announced.