A 19-year-old man from Oshawa, Ontario, was arrested on March 20, 2026, after he allegedly robbed a gas station at knifepoint. The incident happened at approximately 11:00 p.m. at the Petro Canada located at 925 Simcoe Street North.
According to the Durham Regional Police Service, a man entered the business and threatened employees with a knife while demanding cash from the register. Officers from the Central East Division found a suspect nearby and took him into custody after a short chase on foot.
The suspect, Nathan Jean Michel, is facing six charges including robbery, wearing a disguise, and assaulting a police officer. At the time of his arrest, he was already under court-ordered conditions that prohibited him from possessing any knives.
The Ontario government has recently worked to tighten bail rules to help ensure repeat offenders follow their court conditions. The suspect was held in custody to wait for a bail hearing while the investigation continues.
