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UPDATE: Second suspect in viral carjacking arrested by police

Milton, Ontario, Canada / FM101 Milton Now
Cameron Wilkinson
Mar 27, 2023 | 11:09 AM
UPDATE: Second suspect in viral carjacking arrested by police


THIRD UPDATE

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) says the second suspect in a viral Milton carjacking has been arrested.

On Friday, March 24th, at roughly 3:30 pm, HRPS investigators arrested 37-year-old Gary Walker of Marmora. He was arrested outside a residence in Oshawa. Walker has been charged with:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Robbery
  • Mischief Under $5,000
  • Theft Under $5,000
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (3 counts)
  • Failure to Stop After an Accident (3 counts)
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Walker was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The HRPS would like to thank the public for their assistance in this investigation.  We would also like to thank the Toronto Police Service, Peel Regional Police, and Ontario Provincial Police for their investigative collaboration.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

SECOND UPDATE (Published on Monday, February 27th at 10:41 a.m.)

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has found one of the two suspects in last week’s carjacking and police chase.

On Sunday, February 26th, at approximately 9:15 p.m., officers arrested 38-year-old Shawn Moore of Brampton. Moore was arrested outside a residence in Brampton.  He has been charged with:

  • Robbery
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 (3 counts)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Mischief Under $5000
  • Theft Under $5000

Moore was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Investigators are still actively seeking the arrest of the second suspect, Gary Walker, who remains outstanding at this time. If you see Walker, DO NOT APPROACH, and call police immediately.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

UPDATE (Published on Friday, February 24th at 5:51 p.m.)

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has identified the two suspects wanted in connection with a carjacking that took place in Milton on Tuesday, February 21st.

Police have obtained warrants for the arrest of 38-year-old Shawn Moore of Brampton and 37-year-old Gary Walker of Brampton.

Moore is wanted for Robbery, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (over $5000), Mischief, Theft Under $5000 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 (3 counts).

Walker is wanted for Robbery, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (over $5000), Mischief, Theft Under $5000 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 (3 counts), Fail to Remain (3 counts) and Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

If you see either suspect, DO NOT APPROACH, and call police immediately.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of either suspect please contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

The HRPS would also like to provide the following tips to residents in the case of a carjacking.

  • Remain cognizant of your surroundings.
  • Lock doors and close windows while in your vehicle.
  • If approached by a person with a weapon or mention of a weapon, give your vehicle up without resistance.
  • If you feel as though you are being followed, drive directly to the nearest police station.
  • Use an audible alarm that can easily be activated on your vehicle to draw attention to your location.
  • Reverse into parking spots. This allows you to drive away if you notice someone approaching your vehicle.
  • If possible, park in a well-lit area at night.

Use heightened awareness when in these vulnerable areas:

  • Gas Stations. Keep doors locked while pumping gas.
  • ATM’s. Extra vigilance should be exercised at night and while using machines not enclosed in a structure.
  • Home Garages. Close your garage door at the earliest opportunity.
  • Parking Garages and Lots. Continue to be aware of surroundings and look for well-lit and populated areas to park.
  • Intersections and when stopped in traffic.
  • Parked in your vehicle. When stopped or parked in your vehicle, keep the doors locked.  Avoid distraction of mobile phone that prevents you from being aware of your surroundings.

For a parked vehicle, adhere to these safety tips:

  • As you approach your car, look around. Also, don’t use the key fob to locate your car as it may help carjackers verify their target.
  • Walk from behind your car and try to look into it.
  • Lock your door as soon as you are in your seat (this is the single-most effective countermeasure to carjackings).
  • Start your engine right away.

ORIGINAL (Published on Wednesday, February 22nd at 10:05 a.m.)

You may have seen video of a carjacking that took place in Milton on Tuesday, February 21st.

Incident at Milton metro
by u/h26mahmo in Milton

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is trying to identify the two males responsible for the carjacking.

At roughly 9:30 a.m. on February 21st, HRPS officers observed a stolen white pickup truck weaving in and out of traffic in the area of Derry Road and Holly Avenue in Milton. The vehicle approached the police cruiser and then fled the area at a high rate of speed. Police were not able to stop the vehicle as it fled. The same vehicle was observed on several occasions driving erratically throughout Milton and was involved in two hit and run collisions as well as a gas drive-off at the Petro Canada located at 5 Main Street East at roughly 9:35 a.m. The truck was also seen driving through a fence at Pineview Public School, and into a playground near where children were playing.

The Halton District School Board says the students outside were part of a supervised Kindergarten class. None of the students were injured and were immediately brought inside. “The kindergarten class was in its regularly fenced-in area at the time when outside; however, this fence was not breached by the vehicle,” the HDSB says in an email.

At roughly 9:40 am, police received a report of a car jacking at the Metro parking lot at 1050 Kennedy Circle in Milton. The same white pickup truck struck a Honda CRV that was parked in the lot. Two male suspects exited the truck and smashed the drivers side window of the CRV. The suspects opened the door and forcefully removed a female who was seated in the driver’s seat. The female was thrown to the ground by the suspects. Both suspects entered the CRV and fled the parking lot. The victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The white pickup truck (2014 Ford F250) had been reported stolen from Peel Region on January 7th.

The stolen Honda CRV was later recovered by police in the area of Kennedy Road South in Brampton, just before 3:00 p.m. The vehicle was not occupied at the time.

The suspects are described as follows:

  • Suspect 1 – male, white, approximately 6’2” tall, thin build, wearing a grey sweater
  • Suspect 2 – male, white, dark hair, in his late 20’s, clean shaven, wearing a dark coloured hooded sweater

“This is a shocking and violent crime that put the lives of many Milton residents at risk. We are dedicating all available resources and will relentlessly pursue those responsible and hold them accountable,” says 1 District Superintendent Dave Stewart.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.