A man has been arrested after he allegedly tried to steal a car from someone he arranged to meet through an online advertisement in Mississauga, Ont., at knifepoint.
Peel Regional Police said someone went to a meetup on Tuesday evening, after agreeing to sell their vehicle to someone online.
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When they got there around 9:30 p.m., the person was confronted by two people brandishing knives and demanding the vehicle, police said. A brief struggle reportedly followed and the suspects fled with the victim unharmed.
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Police said they were quick to respond to the incident, reported around Tomken Road and Bloor Street East. One suspect was arrested. Another remains at large.
Police said a 37-year-old from Mississauga was arrested. He was charged with robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and mischief over $5,000.
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