Durham Regional Police

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FRAUD ALERT | DEBIT CARD SWAP SCAM

The Durham Regional Police Service is warning the public about an ongoing debit card swap scam.

In this scam, two suspects work together and will approach the victim in busy retail parking lots. One suspect will act as a customer purchasing food or goods and request the victim pay for their order in exchange for cash. They will claim they only have cash and do not have any cards for payment or that their payment cards are not functioning properly. The other suspect will act as a food delivery driver or vendor and will use a debit terminal to take payment. Both suspects are working together but will act as if they do not know each other.

During the transaction, the suspect will secretly swap the victim’s debit card with a similar card, while having the victim enter their PIN into the debit terminal. The suspect will return a different card to the victim, before both suspects leave the area. The victim’s bank account is often drained within minutes.

The first suspect is described as: female, Black, approximately 5’5” tall, approximately 20-30 years-old, with a medium build.

The second suspect is described as: male, South Asian, approximately 5’5” tall, approximately 30-40 years-old, with a medium build, with a shaved head, full black-coloured beard.

If you encounter anyone using this method to take a card payment in exchange for cash, or similar suspicious behaviour, please contact police.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1905.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://t.co/jEbcGyRkvC and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

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Road Closure - Simcoe St between Scugog Line 8 and Riverview Dr. @TwpofScugog. Thank you for avoiding the area.

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Two male youth have been arrested following a stabbing and robbery at a Whitby movie theatre.

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DRPS Welcomes New Police Service Dog True

The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is expanding its Canine Unit with the addition of Police Service Dog (PSD) True, a specially trained German Shorthaired Pointer who will support searches for missing and vulnerable people and human remains.

True joins DRPS as part of the Service’s new Search and Rescue/Human Remains Detection (SAR/HRD) K9 Program, providing officers with an additional specialized resource for incidents where locating an individual quickly can be critical to their safety and well-being.

Born in Germany on June 29, 2025, True was specifically selected and trained for search and rescue work. His current capabilities include human scent tracking, evidence detection, open-area searching and human remains detection.

True can follow an individual’s scent across a variety of environments and surfaces to help locate them or determine their direction of travel. He is also trained to locate articles or evidence carrying human scent and can systematically search large outdoor areas using both handler-directed and independent search techniques.

True will primarily be deployed in searches for missing children, vulnerable and elderly individuals, non-violent persons experiencing a mental health crisis, and people who may be injured, lost or disoriented and unable to return to safety independently.

When True locates a person, he is trained to remain with them and alert his handler by sitting and barking until the handler arrives. This passive response provides an important search option in circumstances where apprehension is neither necessary nor appropriate, while minimizing the potential for injury to the person being located.

His training in human remains detection will also provide DRPS with another specialized resource to support searches and investigations.

The addition of True represents an important investment in public safety and the continued evolution of the DRPS Canine Unit’s search capabilities.

And while True has a serious job to do, he still knows how to enjoy his downtime. His favourite activity is hiking, and his favourite toy is, without question, a ball.

Welcome to DRPS, True!

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The Durham Regional Police Service is investigating after an apartment building was struck by gunfire in Oshawa.

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Roadway has been reopened. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Road Closure: Simcoe Street South / First Avenue in Oshawa closed for collision investigation. Thank you for avoiding the area.

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Road Closure: Simcoe Street South / First Avenue in Oshawa closed for collision investigation. Thank you for avoiding the area.

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A member of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), Constable Tre Hamad, has been arrested and charged by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

DRPS takes the allegations against Constable Hamad very seriously. He has been suspended without pay.

As the investigation was conducted by an external police service and the matter is now before the courts, DRPS cannot provide any further comment. Questions regarding the investigation should be directed to the OPP.

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A male has been charged in connection with a fraud investigation involving forged vehicle ownership documents in Ajax.

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A male is facing multiple charges following a fraud investigation involving counterfeit Canadian currency.

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A male is facing multiple charges following a vehicle financing fraud investigation in Oshawa.

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A male has been charged in connection with an identity fraud investigation in Clarington.

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Police are looking to identify a suspect following a theft in Brock Township.

On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a suspect attended Home Hardware in Brock Township and stole multiple tools before fleeing the area in a grey 2023-2026 Honda CR-V.

Investigators are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspect.

The suspect is described as: White male, approximately 30-40 years old, approximately 5'10" tall, 180 lbs, with a distinct tattoo of a monster/demon face on his right shin.

A photo of the suspect is attached and can be viewed at https://t.co/rwcUchcWz8.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Constable Ryan at 905-579-1520 ext. 1505.

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A 15-year-old male suffered serious injuries after being stabbed at a movie theatre in Whitby.

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The Durham Regional Police Service was proud to partner with the Ontario Provincial Police, Toronto Police Service, and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation for a successful Project BASS Car Seat Clinic in Oshawa.

Throughout the afternoon, officers and certified technicians met with parents and caregivers to provide hands-on education and guidance on the proper installation and use of child car seats. Events like this help ensure children are travelling safely and give families the confidence that their seats are installed correctly.

A big thank you to everyone who attended and to our partners for their continued commitment to road safety and protecting our youngest passengers. 🚗👶

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Together, we are helping keep Durham Region families safe on our roads.

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The roadway has been re-opened

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ROAD CLOSURE| WHITBY
The intersection of Thickson Rd S and Victoria St E is closed in all directions for a collision investigation. Update to follow.

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ROAD CLOSURE| WHITBY
The intersection of Thickson Rd S and Victoria St E is closed in all directions for a collision investigation. Update to follow.

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The 51-year-old female missing from Oshawa has been located safe and sound. Please remove her image from circulation.

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ROAD CLOSURE | MANILLA

12 Hwy is closed in both directions from Brock Con Rd 11 to Brock Con Rd 9 while OPP conducts a collision investigation. Please find an alternate route.

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Road closure in Pickering. Intersection shut down in all directions at Kingston / Liverpool for an accident investigation - updates to follow

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A female pedestrian sustained minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Ajax.

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