Man Charged After Idling Car Stolen in Brampton

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Published December 14, 2018 at 9:31 pm

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A man is facing charges after allegedly stealing an idling car in Brampton.

Peel police say that on Dec. 13, 2018 at approximately 9:52 a.m., a 52 year-old man from Barrie left his car running in a parking lot at Ebenezer Road and Highway 50 while he went into a business to purchase a coffee.  

Police allege a man entered the running vehicle and drove it away.

Police say that at 10:04 a.m., the stolen car was involved in a collision. After the crash, the driver reportedly exited the car and fled on foot.

The driver was arrested a short distance away by responding officers.

On Dec. 13, 2018, police charged 23-year-old Brampton man Andrew Nguyen was charged with theft of motor vehicle, possession of stolen property, flight from police and more.  

He was held for a bail hearing and appeared in court on Dec. 14, 2018.

Anyone with further information is asked to call investigators at the 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453–2121, ext. 2133.

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