Brampton Crime of the Week 

Release #: 2007 - 9b

BRAMPTON RESIDENTS ROBBED

The daytime robbery of a Brampton home has Peel Crime Stoppers and Central Robbery Bureau investigators asking the public to provide information on the suspects.

On Thursday March 29, 2007 at around 12:30 in the afternoon, 2 men rang the front door bell of a home on Loons Call Crescent. The 67 year-old male resident of the home opened the door, and was immediately pushed to the ground by these suspects. The victim had his hands taped and the suspects made a violent demand for a quantity of money.

The victim’s sister and daughter – in law returned to the residence and were forced into an upstairs washroom where a further demand for money was made. After being threatened with scissors, the victims turned over a quantity of jewellery to the suspects. The suspects fled the home and none of the victims were physically injured.

Suspect # 1 is described as male white, 28 years of age, 6’ 1”, clean shaven with a muscular build and a black earring in his left ear. He was wearing dark pants, a black sweatshirt and a blue baseball cap.

Suspect #2 is described as a male who spoke with an Indian accent, 35 years of age, 5’ 9” with a heavy build. He was wearing a grey sweatshirt, white running shoes and a white scarf that covered his face.

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”.