Durham Regional Police are turning to residents across the region, including Ajax, for help identifying a man wanted in connection with a wallet theft in Oshawa and the fraudulent use of the victim's debit card.
The theft happened on Thursday, April 30, 2026, when the victim's wallet was stolen, Durham Regional Police said. The suspect then used the victim's bank cards to make purchases totalling more than $7,600.
Police say the man also used the stolen debit card to withdraw $1,000 from an ATM.
Investigators with the Central East Criminal Investigations Branch are now seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspect.
The suspect is described as a male, approximately 30 to 40 years old and about 5'8" tall, with a medium build. He has a dark goatee and moustache.
At the time of the incidents, he was wearing a grey hoodie, dark jeans, a black jacket, a grey hat and black boots.
The investigation remains ongoing, and no arrest has been announced.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Constable Pardy of the Central East Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-579-1520, ext. 1605.
Residents who believe they may have spotted the suspect or who have dashcam, security camera or other footage from the area at the time of the theft are encouraged to pass it along to investigators.
