A 13-year-old male is facing charges after attempting to stab another youth during an altercation in Oshawa.
On July 28, 2026 at approximately 7:50 p.m., members of Central West Division responded to an armed person call at the McDonald’s restaurant at 2585 Thoroughbred Street. Two youths were involved in an altercation when a 13-year-old male brandished a knife and attempted to stab a 16-year-old male before the victim was able to flee.
The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival.
The victim did not suffer any physical injuries.
The suspect was located at his residence where he was taken into custody without incident. Investigators later executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence and found the knife used in the incident.
A 13-year-old male from Oshawa is charged with assault with a weapon, assault, and possess weapon dangerous.
He was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Keegan of the Central West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1805.
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 cash reward.
