Two teenagers are facing 25 criminal charges after an early-morning attempt to set fire to a clothing store in Oshawa, Ontario. On February 19, 2026, members of the Durham Regional Police Service responded to reports of an armed person at Harley G’s clothing store at Simcoe Street South and Bruce Street.
The incident happened at approximately 4:10 a.m. when one person used a hammer to smash the glass in the front door. Police say a second person then attempted to light a fire-starting device before the pair fled the scene.
Officers arrested two 16-year-old boys a short distance away near King Street East and Ritson Road. The suspects were traveling in a stolen black Honda and were already wanted on outstanding warrants from several different police departments at the time of their arrest.
The shop is owned by Harley Davidson Guindon, a former member of the Hells Angels who has stated he is now trying to live a law-abiding life. The clothing store has been the site of previous violent incidents including shootings and other fire attacks.
A teenager from Scugog faces 15 charges, including arson, possession of stolen property over $5,000, and eight counts of failing to follow court orders. A second teenager from Toronto faces 10 charges, including failing to comply with a previous sentence order.
