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Two suspects have been arrested after a home invasion in Oakville turned violent.
On Thursday, November 7th, at roughly 2:25 a.m., multiple suspects broke into a home on Bellwood Avenue by forcing open the residence’s front door. The suspects made their way to a bedroom, where they confronted an adult male resident demanding money. During the confrontation, the victim was struck in the head, face and upper body. The suspects were successful in obtaining a key to a Mercedes sedan parked in the driveway. The suspects then stole the vehicle and fled.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
As a result of a continued investigation, in the late afternoon, two suspects were arrested in Toronto. The stolen Mercedes was recovered.
“Breaking into a residence at 2 am, violently assaulting a sleeping resident while he lays in his bed, all in an effort to steal his car – incomprehensible,” says Superintendent Dave Costantini, commander of 2 District Oakville. “Two offenders arrested while occupying the victim’s stolen car, facing charges for previous offences. Our officers will continue to relentlessly pursue all those who threaten the safety and security of our residents.”
18-year-old Jayden Batiste of Vaughn has been charged with the following:
- Aggravated Assault
- Robbery
- Break and Enter
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000
- Escape Lawful Custody
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Disguise with Intent
- Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card
- Fail to Comply with a Release Order
Batiste has been held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.
18-year-old Dyante Johnson of Brampton has been charged with the following:
- Aggravated Assault
- Robbery
- Break and Enter
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000
- Escape Lawful Custody
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Disguise with Intent
Johnson has been held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.
Police are seeking additional suspects and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this investigation, or anyone that may have witnessed suspicious vehicles or persons in the area of Bellwood Avenue, Constance Drive and Duncan Road around the time of the incident is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
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.
