Halton Regional Police officers have responded to a report of a car jacking and shooting in the area of Bridge Rd and Lees Lane in the Town of Oakville. Uniform and Investigative officers are on scene. Suspects are outstanding. There are no reports of injuries.
This is an active investigation. Please avoid the area until further notice.
More information to follow.
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 (see attached photo as reference).
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.
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