Crime Stoppers - Brampton Crime of the Week

 

TAXI CAB DRIVER ROBBED

 

Peel Crime Stoppers and the Central Robbery Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the vicious robbery of a Brampton Taxi Cab driver.

 

On the 18th of February, 2007, the victim was dispatched to a residence on Chipstead Avenue in

Brampton to pick up a fare.  At approximately 12:45 a.m. the victim arrived at the residence and

exited his taxi.  As the victim approached the residence he was confronted by 2 suspects who

came from the side of the residence, one of whom was armed with a gun. 

 

The suspects demanded the victim's money.  The victim turned over a quantity of cash to the suspects and the suspect with the gun struck the victim in the face with the butt of the gun. 

 

The suspects then fled on foot.

 

They are described as:

 

Suspect #1: male, black, 20 years of age, 5'9", thin build and wearing dark clothing.                                                                      

 

Suspect #2: male, black, wearing dark clothing.                    

 

The victim sustained laceration and swelling to his right eye as a result of the assault. 

 

If you can assist in solving this case or any other crime, Crime Stoppers would like to hear from you.  If police make an arrest as a result of your call, you could become eligible for a cash reward.  Remember with Crime Stoppers/Gun Stoppers you never have to give your name, you never have to testify in court and there is no call display.  Crime Stoppers can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling toll free 1-800-222-8477, that’s 1-800-222-TIPS, or Via the Web at www.peelpolice.on.ca and click on “Submit a Tip”.

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

News Release Number: 2007-4b
News Release Type: General Investigative
Police Occurrence Number: