The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a carjacking incident in Halton Hills.
On November 4, 2024, at approximately 5:45 p.m. an adult male victim was travelling in his Lexus SUV south on 8th Line, north of Steeles Avenue in Halton Hills when he was cut off by a vehicle that had been travelling behind him. A male exited the suspect vehicle, threatened the victim and demanded he turn over the SUV.
The suspect then stole the vehicle returning north on 8th Line towards 5 Side Road.
The victim did not sustain any physical injuries, no weapons were used or observed.
The suspect is described as male, approximately 20 years old, wearing a face covering.
The suspect vehicle is described as a black Honda Civic sedan.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation, including any security or dash cam video from the area between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., is asked to contact Detective Simon Burden of the One District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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