Release Number: 2004-22b
Brampton

The Peel Regional Police Central Robbery Bureau and Peel Crime Stoppers are seeking the public's assistance in solving a pair of taxi cab robberies that occurred in Brampton.

On Wednesday August 4th at approximately 5:55 a.m. the victim was operating his Quick-Cab taxi when he was dispatched to pick up a fare on Fairglen Avenue. The victim attended the address and was approached by several suspects, one brandishing a gun. The victim was beaten and robbed of cash and personal items before the suspects fled on foot.

On Thursday August 5th at 3:00am a Bram-City Taxi driver was dispatched to 165 Kennedy Road South to pick up a fare. This victim was also approached by several suspects, one brandishing a handgun placing the muzzle of the gun in the terrified victim's mouth. The victim was robbed of cash, his wallet and cell phone. The suspects all fled southbound on foot. Police believe that both robberies are related.

Description:

• Suspects 1 and 2 both male black 5'10" - 6'0 tall, early to mid 20's, one with a slim build one with a medium build, wearing dark clothing. One spoke with a deep voice

• Suspects 3 and 4 both male white, early to mid 20's, 6ft, slim build, one with blonde goatee, and blonde medium length wavy hair pulled back into a ponytail and covered with a beige bandana. He was wearing a white shirt and khaki coloured baggy pants.
  

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