Brampton – On Monday, May 12, 2008, at about 8:30 a.m., the male suspect entered the No Frills located at 70 Clementine Drive. The suspect asked to speak with an employee in regards to employment opportunities. The victim, a 33 year old resident of Brampton, and employee of the store, approached the suspect to speak with him.

 

For reasons that are still under investigation, the suspect then stabbed the victim and fled the store. He was apprehended by police a short distance away.

 

Mahmood BAYET, 23 years of age from Brampton, has been charged with Aggravated Assault. He was held pending a bail hearing and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice on Monday, May 12, 2008.

 

The victim was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in stable condition.

 

The investigation is ongoing by members of the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau. Anyone with information is asked to contact them at (905) 453-2121 Ext. 2233 or anonymously at Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

 

For further information, please contact the on-duty Media Relations officer at (905) 453-2121 Ext. 4027.

Released by the Region of Peel Police on May 13, 2008 at 13:36