Three men arrested for the carjacking of a delivery driver in Brampton

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Published January 2, 2021 at 10:33 am

Investigators from the Central Robbery Bureau, with assistance from officers from 22 Division and ESS, have arrested three men for the carjacking of a delivery driver in the City of Brampton.

On Wednesday, December 30, 2020, just after 5:00 p.m., police attended the area of Elmstead Court and Timberlane Drive after receiving a call from a man reporting his vehicle was stolen following an assault.

The victim reported that he was delivering packages when he was accosted by a man and punched. Following the assault, the man entered the victim’s vehicle and attempted to steal it. In an effort to prevent the theft, the victim grabbed onto the vehicle and was dragged almost 800 meters before losing his grip. The victim sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries. He was treated at a local hospital and later released.

As a result of the diligent and resourceful actions by investigators the vehicle was located several hours later in the Mississauga area. An effective arrest was initiated with the assistance of ESS officers and three men were arrested without incident. A large portion of the packages contained in the car for delivery have been recovered and will make it to their intended destinations.

The following men face charges in relation to the incident:

Jaideep Singh, a 22-year-old man from Brampton, is charged with Robbery, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Fail to Comply with a Release Order

Gurdip Singh, a 28-year-old man from Mississauga is charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Fail to Comply with a Release Order

Rupinder Brar, a 42-year-old man from Brampton is charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Breach of Probation.

All three men were held in custody and will be attending the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Brampton on Thursday, December 31, 2020 for a bail hearing.

Peel Regional Police would like to remind the public that if someone attempts to take your property, we recommend that you do not resist. Instead, head to a safe location and immediately call the police. Defend yourself only in the event that you are being physically assaulted.

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