The Durham Regional Police Service arrested a 19-year-old man following a knife-point robbery at a gas station in Oshawa, Ontario, on March 20, 2026.
The incident happened at approximately 11:00 p.m. at the Petro-Canada located at 925 Simcoe Street North. A man entered the business, threatened staff with a knife, and stole cash from the register before running away.
Officers from Central East Division found the suspect nearby and took him into custody after a brief chase on foot. At the time of the arrest, police found the man was already breaking court-ordered conditions that banned him from having any knives.
Nathan Jean Michel of Oshawa faces six charges, including robbery, Disguise with Intent, and assaulting a peace officer. He was held for a bail hearing on March 25, 2026.
Police are reminding the community to always report emergencies by calling 911 rather than using social media. This helps ensure that officers can respond as quickly as possible to dangerous situations.
