Possible abduction of woman in Mississauga sends police on hunt for suspect

A man who’s believed to have hit a woman before forcing her into an SUV in Mississauga’s north end and then fleeing the scene with her is being hunted by police.

Peel Regional Police said the incident unfolded just before noon on Tuesday when a man became involved in a physical altercation with a woman in the area of Mississauga Road and Meadowvale Boulevard, just south of Highway 407 and north of Highway 401.

“During the incident, the man was reportedly seen striking the female and forcing her into a vehicle before leaving the area,” police said in a news release on Wednesday.

Police said they tried to stop the SUV, but the driver didn’t comply and quickly sped away, evading officers.

Investigators describe the car as a 2006 Acura MDX SUV, black in colour and bearing Ontario licence plate marker DARP 182. The vehicle has a gold Acura emblem and front-end damage, police noted.

Bryan Deveraux, 48, of Kitchener, is being sought by police. (Photo: Peel Regional Police)

Police say they’re seeking Bryan Deveraux, 48, of Kitchener, in connection with the incident and are asking for the public’s help in finding him and the SUV. He’s described as white, 5-foot-7, with a slim build. He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie and black-rimmed glasses with yellow tint.

The unknown woman is described as being in her early 30s, 5-foot-4, with a medium build. She was wearing a full-length parka.

Police urge the man to seek legal counsel and turn himself in.

Anyone who spots the man is urged to call 911, police say, or Peel investigators at 905-453–2121, ext. 1133. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Police are seeking this black SUV in connection with a possible abduction in Mississauga. (Photo: Peel Regional Police)