Four men busted for failed Oshawa cellphone store heist
The hunt is still on for an unidentified a woman believed to have been an accomplice in the attempted robbery
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Four men have been nabbed for the attempted robbery cellphone store in Oshawa on Wednesday.
A fifth suspect – a woman believed to have been an accomplice in the failed heist – is still sought.
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Durham Regional Police say officers responded to a robbery-in-progress call at a Telus store located at 1300 King St. E., near Townline Rd., around 12:30 p.m.
“An employee opened the door for a female, believed to be a customer, and three males rushed into the store,” police said in a statement released Thursday.
Cops said the bandits “assaulted the employee and forced him to the back of the business in an attempt to access the safe.”
However, the crooks were unable to gain access to the safe and they fled before officers arrived.
A fourth man remained in a silver Honda CR-V parked nearby, police allege, explaining the trio of would-be robbers fled to the awaiting Honda, which was last seen driving west on King St.
The employee did not suffer any physical injuries.
Shortly after the incident, cops said four suspects were located and arrested by Peel Regional Police, then transported to Durham Region where they were held for bail hearing in relation to the robbery.
Trejean Ouellette, 21, of Kitchener, is charged with robbery/assault with intent to steal and wearing a disguise with intent.
Nathan Pollock, 24, of Quinte West, is charged with robbery/assault with intent to steal and wearing a disguise with intent.
Hamidou Moussa, 22, of Waterloo, is charged with robbery/assault with intent to steal and wearing a disguise with intent.
Corick Henlin, 26, of Toronto, is charged with robbery/assault with intent to steal and driving while under suspension.
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Investigators believe the unidentified woman posing as a customer was also involved in the robbery. But she remains outstanding.
She’s described as Black, 15-24 years old, about 5-foot-5, with a slim build and black hair. She was wearing a white hooded sweater, black pants, and white-and-black Nike sneakers.
Anyone with cellphone, dashcam or security camera footage, or information that could help investigators is urged to call the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5355, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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