Three arrested after robbery suspects ram cruiser: Halton Police

Published February 19, 2020 at 4:54 pm

Three arrested after robbery suspects ram cruiser: Halton Police

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) says it has made three arrests after the discovery of a stolen vehicle in Burlington led to a police cruised being rammed.

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) says it has made three arrests after the discovery of a stolen vehicle in Burlington led to a police cruised being rammed.

On Tuesday (Feb. 18) shortly after 1:00 p.m. police say they were contacted by a gas station to report a fuel theft. After an investigation, police say the van involved in the theft was stolen from Toronto.

Halton officers say they located the allegedly stolen vehicle inside a parking lot at the intersection of Guelph Line and Upper Middle Rd in Burlington at around 1:25 p.m. and parked behind the van to initiate an arrest of the occupants.

“The van attempted to flee the scene and intentionally struck the police cruiser and other surrounding civilian vehicles,” said HRPS. “With the help of one off-duty Halton officer who happened to be in the lot, police were able to arrest all three suspects without injury.”

Arrested and charged:

Gurdip Singh (27) of No Fixed Address

  • Possession of Stolen Property over $5000
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Flight from Police
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance (x2)
  • Breach of Undertaking

Gursimranpreet Singh (20) of Brampton

  • Possession of Stolen Property over $5000
  • Theft Under $5000

Amarpal Singh (30) of Brampton

  • Possession of Stolen Property over $5000
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Fail to Comply with Probation

All three accused were held for bail pending a court appearance in Milton.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Candido Moniz at 905-825-4747 ext. 2316 of the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau.

Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.​

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