Oshawa man asked acquaintance for ride, stole car at gunpoint, police allege
At about 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, Durham Regional Police were called to Maple Grove and Nash roads in Clarington for a report of a carjacking.
Investigators say the suspect asked a male acquaintance for a ride, and the acquaintance picked him up in Oshawa. The suspect directed the driver to take him to a dead-end in Clarington, where he allegedly drew a firearm and stole the vehicle, stranding the driver. A short time later, officers were called to Waverly Road in Oshawa for a report of a suspicious vehicle.A search warrant was executed on the home and the suspect was arrested without incident.A suspect identified as Christopher Vella was charged with robbery using an imitation firearm, pointing a firearm, theft of a motor vehicle and several other offences.Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Const. Hilliard at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 1657.
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