Man wanted in Brampton stabbing and three attempted carjackings near Clockwork Drive
Police say a suspect stabbed one victim and kicked into a home during a series of incidents Sunday night. He's considered armed and dangerous.
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Peel Regional Police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a stabbing and three attempted carjackings in Brampton Sunday night near Clockwork Drive and Creditview Road, just after 10 p.m.
Police say the first incident was an attempted carjacking of a vehicle with the owner seated inside. During that attempt, the suspect stabbed the victim, who was transported to a local trauma centre with non-life-threatening injuries. After fleeing the scene, the suspect went to a nearby home, kicked in the front door, and demanded residents hand over their car keys. That attempt was unsuccessful.
The suspect then attempted to carjack two other vehicles. None of the victims in those attempts were injured.
Police believe the suspect is armed and dangerous. He is described as a South Asian man, 25 to 30 years old, with a slim build and a possible tattoo on his neck. He was last seen wearing a grey sweater, light-coloured pants, black Crocs, a blue and white Toronto Blue Jays baseball hat, and a black messenger-style bag over his shoulder.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Peel Regional Police.
What tip line should residents contact with information about the suspect?
Has the suspect been spotted since Sunday night, and if so where?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
At a glance
Where did these incidents occur?
The incidents took place in Brampton near Clockwork Drive and Creditview Road on August 30, 2026, just after 10 p.m.
How many attempted carjackings were there?
There were three attempted carjackings. During the first attempt, the suspect stabbed the victim; the suspect then kicked in a nearby home's front door and demanded car keys; and two additional vehicles were targeted without injury to those victims.
Is the suspect considered dangerous?
Yes, Peel Regional Police believe the suspect is armed and dangerous.
