An Indo-Canadian man from Brampton, possibly an Indian student, is sought by police after a violent carjacking in Newmarket earlier this week. Gurpreet Singh, of Brampton, is wanted for a violent carjacking that took place on Monday, Aug. 29. “Police attended the scene and learned that the victim parked her car in a parking lot and was approached by a suspect who pushed her to the ground, took her car keys and fled the scene in the vehicle, with her shih-poo dog, named Bobby, in the front seat,” Const. Amy Boudreau said in a statement released Friday.

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

TORONTO – An Indo-Canadian man from Brampton, possibly an Indian student, is sought by police after a violent carjacking in Newmarket earlier this week.

Gurpreet Singh, of Brampton, is wanted for a violent carjacking that took place on Monday, Aug. 29.

York Regional Police say the carjacking occurred at a veterinarian clinic near Eagle St. W. and Davis Dr. around 7 p.m. on Monday.

A 78-year-old woman had her 2015 silver Nissan Rogue stolen and her dog was inside the vehicle.

“Police attended the scene and learned that the victim parked her car in a parking lot and was approached by a suspect who pushed her to the ground, took her car keys and fled the scene in the vehicle, with her shih-poo dog, named Bobby, in the front seat,” Const. Amy Boudreau said in a statement released Friday.

The victim suffered minor injuries.

Investigators were contacted around 9 a.m. on Tuesday for a report that the stolen vehicle had been returned to a neighbour’s driveway with Bobby the dog inside unharmed, Boudreau said.

Police have since identified a suspect and are appealing to the public for help locating him.

Gurpreet Singh is wanted for robbery.

He’s described as 20 to 25 years old, South Asian, with a thin build and dark hair, and he was wearing a white T-shirt and possibly black pants.

“If you encounter the suspect, do not approach, call 9-1-1,” Boudreau said, adding the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6631, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).