Two Brampton Teens Arrested for Carjacking Ride-share Vehicle

Two Brampton teens have been arrested and charged for carjacking a ride-share vehicle. The two reportedly called for the ride and then robbed the vehicle at knifepoint. They are now facing charges of robbery and wearing a disguise with intent.

According to a new report, two teens from Brampton have been arrested and charged for robbery and wearing a disguise with intent after they stole a vehicle. The two ordered a vehicle through a ride-sharing app on April 27 in the area of Dixie Road and Queen Street in Brampton. As per the police, they asked the driver to take them to a nearby address and when they reached their destination, pulled a knife out.

They ordered the driver to get out of the car at knifepoint and then drove off. The police found both the suspects and the vehicle a short time later and both of them were in disguises. One of them had the weapon that was used in the carjacking.

Police has asked anyone with information to contact them at 905-453-2121 ext. 3410 or call Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 anonymously or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.

Vineet Washington