Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Suspect steals car from senior at Burlington gas station

First Published:

Halton police are looking for a man who allegedly stole a car from an elderly woman after fleeing the scene of a crash.

Police say there was a collision around 2:40 p.m. Thursday near King and Plains roads in Burlington.

It’s alleged that one of the drivers fled the scene and ran to a nearby gas station. Police say the man then stole a vehicle from a senior who was pumping gas and fled eastbound on Plains Road.

The woman was not injured during the interaction.

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. McLeod of the HRPS Burlington Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-825-4747, ext. 2385 or Crime Stoppers.

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