Crime of the Week - Brampton

Release #: 2007 - 30b 

GAS STATION ROBBER CAUGHT ON TAPE

A gun–toting thief robbed a local gas station attendant and the Peel Regional Police Central Robbery Bureau is hoping a call to Crime Stoppers will identify the culprit.

On Thursday October 11th 2007 at around 2:45 in the morning, the lone suspect entered the Petro Canada gas station on Main Street North in Brampton. Brandishing a black handgun, the man demanded money from the employee. A quantity of cash and cigarettes were taken, and the suspect fled the gas station on foot through an adjacent greenbelt area.

The robbery was captured on a surveillance camera, and photographs of the suspect can be seen below.

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.peelcrimestoppers.ca and click on “Submit a Tip”.