INVESTIGATORS from the Peel Regional Police Central Robbery Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect believed to be responsible for an armed robbery of a taxi driver.
On Monday, February 17, at approximately 10:45 p.m., the victim, a 32 year-old Mississauga resident, picked up a fare in the area of City Centre Drive in Mississauga. The victim drove the suspect to the area of Broadway Street in Mississauga, where he brandished a knife and robbed the driver of cash and personal property.
The victim didn’t sustain any injuries and the suspect fled on foot in a westerly direction along the railroad tracks.
Suspect is described as male, white, 5’7” – 5’8” tall, 24 to 25 years old, unshaven, with an average build. He was wearing a brown toque, baggy black jacket, grey hoodie, baggy black pants and white sneakers. He was armed with a knife.
Investigators from the Central Robbery Unit are asking anyone with information relating to this investigation to call them at (905) 453-2121, ext. 3410. Anonymous information may also be submitted to Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. Information leading to the identification of any of the suspects may qualify for a cash reward.
