Armed teens carjack luxury ride before crashing in Brampton, police say

A group of teens have been charged after allegedly carjacking a man before crashing his luxury vehicle in Brampton, police say.

The armed hold-up happened on Tuesday shortly before 6 p.m. while a man was in a parked vehicle at his home near Cottrelle Boulevard and McVean Drive in Brampton.

Police say two suspects wearing masks approached the man while he was exiting his luxury vehicle, and that one of them had a weapon.

The carjackers demanded the driver’s key and vehicle, and the victim turned them over as he was “fearing for his safety,” police said.

The two suspects fled in the victim’s car followed by a third suspect driving a getaway vehicle that had been previously reported stolen in Toronto.

Police tracked the vehicle and said the two suspects were involved in a collision. The carjackers tried to flee on foot but were arrested by officers, while the third suspect was arrested the following day while driving the stolen getaway car.

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Peel Regional Police say two 16-year-old youths from Brampton have been arrested and charged with robbery, disguise with intent and possession of stolen property.

A third 16-year-old youth was charged with robbery and possession of stolen property.

The names of the accused cannot be released due to a general provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact Peel Regional Police by calling 905-453-3311. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.

When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.