Stock photo (found in the FM 101 Milton files)
UPDATE
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is advising that the suspects and stolen Audi RS7 are still outstanding and that no arrests have been made at this time.
The suspects are considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. If you observe the vehicle or suspects, call 9-1-1 immediately.
The suspects are described as follows:
- Suspect 1 – male, black, early 20’s, 5’10” tall, thin build, wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants
- Suspect 2 – male, black, early 20’s, 5’10” tall, thin build, wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants
- Suspect 3 – male, black
The stolen vehicle is described as:
- 2017 Audi RS7, 4 door, blue, bearing Ontario licence plate CPYH544
Investigation has determined that the victim was approached by the suspects while he was in his garage. The suspects assaulted the victim and stole the keys to the vehicle. One of the suspects was armed with a handgun and fired several rounds towards the residence. The victim sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident. The suspects fled the scene in the stolen Audi, along with a dark coloured Porsche SUV.
Investigators believe the victim was followed home by the suspects and targeted for his vehicle.
Area residents can expect a continued police presence as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information or who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact the Detective Blair Bolton of the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext. 2218.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE (Published at 5:56 a.m.)
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) says a car jacking and shooting has happened in the area of Bridge Road and Lees Lane in Oakville.
The release from the HRPS came in at 2:00 a.m. this morning. It is believed that the victim was targeted for their vehicle, an Audi RS7 blue in colour.
The three suspects are described as Black males dressed in dark clothing. One suspect was armed with a handgun.
Suspects fled the scene in a dark coloured Porsche SUV and the stolen Audi RS7, they were last seen travelling northbound on Lees Lane from Bridge Road. No arrests have been made at this time. Area residents can expect a continued police presence throughout the morning.
Police are appealing to the public for CCTV or dash cam footage from the area of Bridge Rd and Lees Lane between 12:30 am and 1:30 am. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext 2216.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
