The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking witnesses to assist in identifying a male suspect who committed a robbery in the parking lot of Mapleview Mall in Burlington.

On December 18, 2024, at approximately 7:40 p.m. the adult male victim attended the currency exchange located within Mapleview Mall where he purchased $7000 in US currency. At 8:00 p.m. the victim exited the doors of Sporting Life and was entering his parked vehicle when he was approached by a single male suspect (see attached photo’s). A brief struggle ensued and the suspect took the US currency. The suspect then fled into a waiting 2011 white Kia Optima bearing Quebec marker AEB 76T. No weapons were seen. The victim did not sustain any physical injuries.

The suspect is described as:

-          Male, light skin, with a short trimmed beard, wearing dark coloured clothing, a black baseball cap with a Mickey Mouse emblem, and a white and black patterned scarf.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.

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.

 

Media Inquiries:

Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
Phone: 905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca

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Suspect Photo 1