18-year-old arrested after violent carjackings in Mississauga, more suspects wanted

Peel Regional Police Service release mugshot of Aqib Aqib. He is charged in connection with two alleged violent carjackings (Peel police).

An 18-year-old is facing charges after two violent carjackings in Mississauga.

Peel police say a 72-year-old man was in his driveway in the area of Airport Road and Morning Star Drive, near Toronto Pearson, on Thursday.

Police say two people approached the man and allegedly assaulted and threatened him while demanding the keys to his vehicle. The man suffered minor injuries.

Officers quickly found the stolen vehicle and arrested one person after a foot pursuit, they say. The second suspect is still at large.

Investigators later discovered the suspect they arrested is also allegedly responsible for a carjacking that happened on Jan. 9 in the Airport Road and Derry Road East area.

In that incident, police say four suspects approached a 75-year-old man in his driveway and assaulted him before stealing his vehicle.

Eighteen-year-old Aqib Aqib from Mississauga has been charged with two counts each of robbery and disguise with intent. The charges have not been tested in court.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and they expect more arrests.

Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.