Brampton Carjacking Suspect Varinder Singh Arrested—Was Already on House Arrest for Robberies, Assault

Peel Regional Police have arrested and charged a 24-year-old man in relation to a carjacking that occurred within the Region of Peel.

On Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at 11:35 a.m., the victim was putting gas into her car, a silver Mercedes Benz C300 sedan, when she was approached by two male suspects armed with knives. The suspects demanded the victim’s keys, which she refused. The suspects tried to rip the keys out of the victim’s hand and began to punch her. The suspects were able to take the keys out of the victim’s hand and stole her vehicle, which was last seen southbound on Hurontario Street. The victim suffered minor injuries.

On Wednesday, Feb. 19, officers from York Regional Police observed a male party operating the victim’s vehicle in the area of Weston Road and Rutherford Road in the City of Vaughan. After consultation with investigators from the Peel Regional Police Central Robbery Bureau, the vehicle was stopped in the area of Pine Valley Drive and Major MacKenzie Drive West in the City of Vaughan, and the driver was placed under arrest.

Varinder Singh, a 24-year-old man from Brampton, has been charged with the following offenses:

• Robbery

• Wear Disguise with Intent

Singh was transported back to the Region of Peel, where he was held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

In addition to the above charges, York Regional Police have charged Singh with the following offences:

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

• Fail to Comply with Release Order

At the time of his arrest, Singh was on house arrest for two previous robberies, assault, mischief over $5000, and failure to comply with a release order. He was also wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in court.

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

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 at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.