Police hope public can help identify man wanted in gas station robbery east of Oshawa

Police have released images of a man wanted in a knife-point robbery at a gas station just east of the Oshawa-Clarington border Sunday night in hopes the public can help identify the suspect.

Durham Police responded to the armed robbery call to an Esso station on Highway 2 in Courtice just after 10 p.m. Sunday, stating that a man had entered the business and demanded cash from an employee while making threats with a knife. The man, described as white, 20-25 years-old, 5’10” with blonde hair and an average build, fled when other patrons entered the gas station.

The employee did not sustain any physical injuries.

The suspect was wearing a dark coloured face mask, black shirt, red and black pants and black shoes.

Anyone with cell phone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or information about the robbery is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.