Police: Ferrari stolen in Brampton driveway in violent carjacking involving firearm

A 16-year-old boy from Brampton is facing charges after he was involved in a violent carjacking with a firearm in which a Ferrari was stolen from a driveway. The incident occurred in the Countryside Drive and Airport Road area where the victims were confronted by an armed individual and two other suspects. The suspects demanded money, cellphones, and the keys to the victim’s Ferrari, to which the victims complied.

The accused got into the driver’s seat of the 2018 Ferrari and fled the scene. The two unknown suspects fled on foot, leaving behind another stolen vehicle. The stolen Ferrari was found in Scarborough a short time later, and the 16-year-old boy was arrested. During the arrest, a loaded Glock 9mm handgun and the keys to the stolen vehicle were allegedly found in his possession. The boy is now facing charges including robbery with a firearm and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

This carjacking incident was a violent one, with the suspects resorting to using a handgun to steal the Ferrari from the victims’ driveway. The victims cooperated with the demands of the suspects, handing over their phones and keys to the stolen vehicle. The stolen Ferrari was located in a different area shortly after the incident, leading to the arrest of the 16-year-old boy from Brampton who is now facing serious charges related to the crime.

The discovery of a loaded Glock 9mm handgun during the arrest of the 16-year-old boy raises concerns about the potential danger posed by the suspects involved in the carjacking. The possession of a firearm during the commission of the crime adds another level of severity to the charges the boy is facing. It highlights the risks and threats associated with violent crimes such as carjackings, especially when firearms are involved.

The swift response from law enforcement in locating the stolen Ferrari and apprehending the suspect demonstrates the commitment to public safety and the investigation of such incidents. The recovery of the stolen vehicle and the arrest of the 16-year-old boy provide some reassurance to the community affected by the violent carjacking. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of cooperation between law enforcement and the public in addressing and preventing such criminal activities.

Overall, the involvement of a 16-year-old boy in a violent carjacking with a firearm resulting in the theft of a Ferrari highlights the serious nature of the crime and its impact on the victims and the community. The apprehension of the suspect and the recovery of the stolen vehicle demonstrate the efforts of law enforcement in addressing such criminal activities and ensuring public safety. The charges laid against the boy underscore the legal consequences of engaging in violent crimes involving firearms.