4 young persons arrested after violent carjacking in Brampton

Investigators from Peel police’s robbery bureau have charged four young people in connection to a violent carjacking in Brampton on Sunday.

On Nov. 17 a male was allegedly lured to meet one of the suspects in a parking lot near Goreway Drive and Queen Street East.

Shortly after meeting, two people attacked the victim from behind. He was choked and punched multiple times, rendering him unconscious.

When the victim regained consciousness, he notice that his vehicle, phone and wallet had been stolen.

The suspects traveled in the stolen car, picking up a fourth person along the way.

Due to the violent circumstances surrounding the robbery, a high-risk vehicle stop was executed.

Police located the stolen vehicle near Kennedy Road and Twistleton Street in Caledon.

All four suspects were arrested and held pending bail hearings at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

The police charged a female youth from Kitchener, age 13, with possession of stolen property and a female youth from London, age 14, with robbery and possession of stolen property.

Two male youths from Brampton, ages 16 and 17, were charged with robbery, wearing a disguise with intent and possession of stolen property.

One of the young persons was currently on a form of judicial release, and a second was wanted on an outstanding warrant.

The unnamed victim was treated at an area hospital. His age was not released by the police.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators with the Central Robbery Bureau at (905) 453-2121 ext. 3410. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police anticipate more charges could be laid.