A 23-year-old man from Toronto has been charged in connection with a carjacking in Brampton, police say.
Peel Regional Police said on Sunday at around 7 p.m., officers received a report of a carjacking in the Ebenezer Road and The Gore Road area.
Officers said a man was parking his Range Rover inside a residential garage when a masked man carrying what appeared to be a firearm approached him.
Police said the man assaulted the driver and fled in the area in the stolen Range Rover.
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Officers said the victim was taken to hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
According to police, later that evening, officers located the stolen vehicle and arrested 23-year-old Tyrell Amos from Toronto.
He has been charged with robbery, disguise with intent and possessing an imitation firearm.
Police said he was held for a bail hearing.
Officers said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-453-2121 ext. 3410, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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