A new police appeal in an Oshawa wallet theft and fraud investigation asks residents to help identify a suspect linked to purchases and a cash withdrawal after a victim’s wallet was stolen.
Durham Regional Police published the appeal on November 6, 2026. The theft itself occurred on Thursday, April 30, 2026; the release is not reporting a theft that happened this week.
Bank cards used after the theft
Police say the victim’s bank cards were used for purchases totalling more than $7,600. Investigators also report a separate $1,000 withdrawal from an ATM using the debit card.
The police notice does not identify the victim, name the businesses where purchases were made or provide a specific street address for the theft. It does not announce charges or an arrest.
Identification request
The suspect is described by police as a male approximately 30 to 40 years old, about five feet eight inches tall, with a medium build, dark goatee and moustache.
Police say he was wearing a grey hoodie, dark jeans, a black jacket, a grey hat and black boots.
The Central East Criminal Investigations Branch is seeking information about the Oshawa wallet theft and subsequent fraudulent use of the debit card. Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Detective Constable Pardy at 905-579-1520, extension 1605.
The featured image is an original conceptual editorial illustration, not a photograph of the victim’s wallet, bank card or an ATM involved in the case.
