Man charged after convenience store robbery reported in Oshawa, police say

A 45-year-old man has been charged in connection with a robbery at a convenience store in Oshawa, police say.

Durham Regional Police said on Monday at around 2:30 a.m., officers received a report of a robbery at a Circle K on King Street East.

Police said the suspect entered the store and demanded money while brandishing a baseball bat.

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“The suspect struck multiple objects within the store and at one point jumped over the counter and struck the employee,” police alleged in a news release.

Officers said the suspect took lottery tickets and was arrested outside the store.

According to police, the victim suffered minor physical injuries as a result of the incident.

A 45-year-old man of no fixed address is now facing five charges including assault with a weapon and robbery with an offensive weapon. He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.