March 10, 2026
RED FM News Desk
Peel Regional Police say a 17-year-old from Brampton is facing numerous charges after two separate ride-share carjackings at gunpoint earlier this month.
Investigators with the Central Robbery Bureau allege the first incident happened on Sunday, March 1, at about 7:50 p.m., in the area of Cedar Lake Crescent. Police say a suspect posing as a customer entered a ride-share vehicle while wearing a face covering, pulled out a handgun and ordered the driver out of the car before fleeing in the vehicle.
A second carjacking occurred the following night, Monday, March 2, around 11:05 p.m., near Salisbury Circle. Police say another ride-share driver was robbed at gunpoint shortly after picking up a passenger, with the suspect again making off in the victim’s vehicle.
Patrol officers from 22 Division later located the second stolen vehicle nearby. Investigators say the suspect fled on foot and discarded a loaded firearm before being arrested a short distance away. The firearm was recovered by police.
Following the investigation, officers linked the same suspect to both incidents. The 17-year-old Brampton youth has been charged with multiple offences, including robbery, disguise with intent, possession of property obtained by crime, pointing a firearm, and several firearms-related offences, as well as failing to comply with court-ordered conditions.
The accused was held for a bail hearing and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the identity of the accused cannot be released.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incidents to contact the Central Robbery Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 3410, or provide tips anonymously through Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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