Man charged after homeowner hit with bear spray in Brampton home invasion

A 25-year-old man has been charged Thursday (July 4) in connection with a home invasion robbery in Brampton that happened early last month.

The incident occurred in the early hours of June 7, 2024, when three people went to a home near Mayfield Road and Dixie Road and forced their way in while the residents of the home were inside.

Wearing disguises to conceal their identities, the three sprayed a person residing in the home with ‘bear spray’ and then fled the home to a stolen vehicle outside.

A following investigation by Peel Regional Police led to a search warrant on the suspect’s residence were police allege they found property related to the Brampton home invasion.

Manpreet Sekhon, 25, from Brampton has been charged with:

• Robbery
• Wear disguise with intent
• Administer noxious substance
• Possession of property obtained by crime
• Two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
• Two counts of flight from police

Sekhon was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

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The investigation continues and police say further charges could be laid.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the police at 905-453-2121, ext. 3410. Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.