Victims robbed and assaulted at ATMs in Brampton, police say

Police have charged a man following multiple violent robberies at automated teller machines in Brampton, including an assault of a senior citizen.

Peel Regional Police say the hold-ups happened inside ATM vestibules between March and June in the area of Chinguacousy Road and Queen Street East in Brampton.

In each of the three incidents, investigators say a male suspect waited and targeted victims after they withdrew cash, assaulting them and stealing their money.

One of the victims was a senior citizen, police say.

The investigation led police to arrest a 34-year-old man on Tuesday.

Peel police say Sureshkumaran Rajaputhiran, 34, of no fixed address, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with three counts of robbery.

The accused was held for a bail hearing, police say.

Police are reminding residents “to be aware of their surroundings at all times, particularly when using ATMs or handling cash withdrawals.”

Anyone with information about this incident can contact Peel Regional Police by calling 905-453-3311. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.