On April 8, 2022 at approximately 2:35 pm, the Halton Regional Police Service responded to an address in the area of Robinson Road and Bowman Street in Georgetown for a report of a male who had broken into a residential garage. The suspect fled the scene in a white Ford F150 after being confronted by the home owner. Officers attended the area and located the suspect vehicle, however the driver failed to stop for police and drove off in a dangerous manner. The vehicle then drove to the Toronto Prime Outlets located at 13850 Steeles Avenue West in Halton Hills, where the driver struck five vehicles before abandoning the truck and fleeing on foot. The suspect was located and arrested in a nearby field by K9 and Tactical officers. The truck being driven by the suspect had been reported stolen from Toronto. No civilian injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Adrian Gembal (37) of Milton has been charged with:
Break and Enter
Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Fail to Stop after Accident
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest
Obstruct Peace Officer
Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Operation While Prohibited (5 counts)
Gembal was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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