Crime of the Week - Brampton 

Release #: 2007 - 24b

TWO YOUNGSTERS ROBBED AT HOME

A Brampton teenager and his younger brother were robbed at knife-point while in their own home, and Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in solving this crime.

On Tuesday August 7, 2007, shortly before 2:00 in the afternoon, the two young victims were in the kitchen area of their residence on Whitewash Way in the City of Brampton, that’s in the Chinguacousy Road and Williams Parkway area. The two suspects entered the home through the rear patio door and while armed with kitchen knives, ordered the victims upstairs. The older brother had his hands bound by duct tape, and he and his younger brother were told to stay in the bathroom.

The two suspects helped themselves to a quantity of items from the home, including a bicycle, digital camera, video camera and an X-Box Game System. The victims freed themselves from the bathroom and contacted police.

The suspects are described as:

• Male, black, 15 -16 years of age, 6'  tall, with a medium build and short hair, and one small diamond earring in each ear. He was wearing black jeans, a black t-shirt, white shoes, and a black designer New York Yankees hat
  
• Male, black, 15 -16 years of age, 6' tall, with short curly afro style hair. He was wearing all black clothing,  a light blue bandana covering his face, and carried a back pack.
  

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 http://www.peelcrimestoppers.ca and click on “Submit a Tip”.