Peel Regional Police said that on Tuesday at about 10:20 p.m., two young female adults were walking near Britannia Rd. W. and Queen St. S. when they were approached by three suspects who allegedly tried to engage with them and lure them into their vehicle.
Police said the victims became fearful and ran away but were chased on foot by the suspects, who then attempted to take control of them. Victim accounts suggest one of the suspects may have been armed with a gun.
This incident was interrupted by a passerby, at which point the suspects fled westbound in the vehicle, believed to be a newer-model, light-coloured Audi SUV.
All three suspects are described as males of unknown race, average height, and wearing black clothing with their faces covered by balaclavas.
Anyone who may have witnessed the altercation, or motorists with dashcam footage from the area/time or anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-453-2121 extension 1133. or contact Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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