Police arrest 1 of 2 suspects in ‘violent’ Milton carjacking

Halton police have arrested a suspect in a “violent” and “shocking” carjacking that took place in Milton last week.

Officers arrested Shawn Moore, 38, of Brampton shortly after 9 p.m. on Sunday.

Investigators are still actively looking for the second suspect, Gary Walker, who remains outstanding at this time.

On Feb. 21, police received a report shortly before 10 a.m. of a carjacking at the Metro parking lot at 1050 Kennedy Circle.

Officers say a stolen white 2014 Ford F250 struck a parked Honda CRV. The suspects smashed the driver’s side window of the CRV, opened the door and forcefully threw the female out of the vehicle and onto the ground. Both suspects got into the Honda and fled the parking lot.

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The female was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Moore was arrested outside a residence in Brampton, he has been charged with:

• Robbery
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (3 counts)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Mischief Under $5,000
• Theft Under $5,000

Police say Moore was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information regarding the suspects or the incidents is asked to call investigators at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416.

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