Suspect Sought in Assault

Police are looking for a male who assaulted another male after a dispute over their dogs.

On Friday, November 17, 2023, at approximately 10:00 a.m., an unknown male walked his German Shepherd near the victim’s property in the area of Wilson Road South and Dieppe Avenue, in Oshawa.  The victim had his dog outside and requested the suspect male keep their dog off his property.  The suspect and the victim engaged in a verbal altercation before the suspect assaulted the victim.  The suspect fled the area with his dog. The victim was transported to a local area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as: male, Black, approximately 25-35 years-old, medium build, with dark coloured hair in an afro, and facial hair.  He was wearing a black hat, dark coloured shirt, and dark pants.

Anyone who can identify the suspect or has any information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Preston of the Central East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2764.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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