Good Samaritan stops attempted armed carjacking in Brampton

Location of an attempted carjacking on April 9, 2023. CITYNEWS/Karim Islam

Posted April 9, 2023 10:59 am.

Last Updated April 9, 2023 11:04 am.

A suspect is in hospital following an attempted armed carjacking in Brampton.

Peel police say just after 8:30 a.m. Sunday a man armed with a weapon approached someone at a gas station in the area of Steeles Avenue West and Mississauga Road.

A bystander saw what was going on and intervened, subduing the suspect until police arrived.

Police tell CityNews the suspect was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Exact charges have yet to be laid.

The bystander was treated for minor injuries at the scene while the victim suffered no physical injuries.

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