A man accused of violently attacking a woman at a Brampton gas station before stealing her car was already under house arrest for previous robbery charges, Peel Regional Police have confirmed.
The incident took place on February 11, around 11:30 AM, when the victim was refueling her Mercedes-Benz C300 at a gas station near Wanless Drive and Tournament Drive.
According to police, two male suspects armed with knives approached the woman and demanded her car keys. When she refused, the suspects allegedly attempted to forcibly take the keys and began punching her. They eventually overpowered the victim, stole the vehicle, and fled southbound on Hurontario Street.
The victim sustained minor injuries.
Authorities later tracked the stolen car to Vaughan on February 19, where officers in York Region pulled the vehicle over and arrested the driver.
Police identified the suspect as Varinder Singh, 24, of Brampton. He now faces multiple charges, including:
- Robbery
- Wearing a disguise with intent
- Possession of stolen property
- Failure to comply with a release order
At the time of his arrest, Singh was already under house arrest for two prior robbery convictions, along with charges of assault, mischief over $5,000, and failure to comply with a release order. He was also wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in court.
Singh remains in custody as the investigation continues. He is currently awaiting a bail hearing.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact Peel Regional Police’s Central Robbery Bureau at (905) 453-2121 ext. 3410. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at peelcrimestoppers.ca.