Arrest Made Following Amber Alert Abduction
Region of Peel – The 22 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) has arrested and charged a man in connection with an abduction that led to an Amber Alert in Brampton.
In the afternoon of Aug. 21, 2025, the victims, mother and son, were parked at a plaza near Main Street South and Charolais Boulevard. When the mother exited the vehicle, the child’s uncle, who was also in the vehicle, moved to the driver’s seat and, without consent or explanation, drove away with the child still inside.
Peel Regional Police immediately launched an investigation to locate the vehicle and the child, and an Amber Alert was subsequently issued at 6:04 p.m.
At 6:23 p.m., officers located the child abandoned in a parking lot near Resolution Drive and Rutherford Road. Fortunately, the child was unharmed.
Shortly after, police observed the suspect driving in the vicinity. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the suspect rammed a police cruiser. Due to the dangerous manner of his driving, officers discontinued the pursuit.
At 2:19 a.m. on August 22, police located and arrested 30-year-old Shazaib Memon. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing and has been charged with the following criminal code offences:
- Abduction of Person Under 14
- Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent
- Abandoning a Child
- Dangerous Operation Motor Vehicle
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
Anyone with information about this matter can contact the 22 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at (905) 453-2121, extension 2233. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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“The safe recovery of this child demonstrates the strength of our investigators and patrol officers working together in critical moments. In under 20 minutes, an abducted child was found safe, and the suspect responsible was later taken into custody. To anyone who seeks to cause harm in Peel, know this: we will find you, and we will hold you fully accountable.”
- Chief Nishan Duraiappah, Peel Regional Police
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