Oshawa man, 34, charged after car explodes downtown
A man is facing multiple charges after a car exploded and caught fire in downtown Oshawa on Thursday night, Durham Regional Police say.
Witnesses tipped off police after seeing someone "throw an incendiary device into a parked car" around 8 p.m.
Police say no one was injured in the explosion. Police pursued the suspect on foot and say they quickly caught him.
The 34-year-old has been charged with a number of crimes, according to police, including arson damaging property, possessing incendiary material and driving under suspicion.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2766.
Alternatively, people can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
There is the possibility of a $2,000 cash reward, according to a police release.
