OPP investigate attempted car jacking on Highway 403 in Hamilton

Burlington OPP are investigating an attempted car jacking on Highway 403 in Hamilton in mid-September.

The incident took place on a westbound lane near Alberton Road around 12:30 a.m. on Sept. 15.

The victim of the carjacking pulled over when they saw a vehicle behind them with flashing, bright lights and believed it to be the police.

A male suspect then approached the victim’s vehicle with what was believed to be a chisel in his hand and yelled at the victim to exit the vehicle. The suspect was unsuccessful in starting the vehicle and left the scene.

The suspect was described as a dark-skinned male wearing a blue surgical face mask and a baseball hat.

The victim was unable to provide an accurate description of the suspect vehicle.

Anyone travelling in the area at the time of the incident who may have dashcam footage or any other information is urged to contact Burlington OPP at 905-681-2511 or 1-888-310-1122.

Anonymous tips can be made to Ontario Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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