A suspect was arrested after fleeing in a stolen vehicle which was also involved in a collision in Oshawa.
On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at approximately 10:15 a.m. members of Central West Division were dispatched to a stolen vehicle call in the area of Laval Drive. The suspect stole an Acura MDX SUV from a commercial lot. The victim attempted to intervene and suffered minor injuries when the suspect drove off.
The suspect was involved in a collision with another vehicle on Highway 401. A member of the Tactical Support Unit that responded to the call located the collision and arrested the driver without incident.
Charles O’BRIEN, age 42, of Oshawa is charged with: Theft Over $5,000; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000; Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance Cause Bodily Harm and Leave Accident Scene Fail to Give Name.
He was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Cst. Stewart of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1836.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
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