Elgin OPP are investigating a carjacking in the eastbound lanes of the 401 in Dutton-Dunwich.
Early Friday morning, two passenger vehicles collided near Coyne Road. While both drivers pulled over, a passenger jumped into the victim’s car and drove away.
The stolen vehicle is described as a black 2011 BMW, with the Ontario licence plate number DEBM535.
Police are seeking three male suspects:
Driver: white, approximately 6 ft. tall, between 20 and 30 years of age, with a medium build, black or brown short hair, green checkered shirt and a large black coat with a black hood.
Passenger 1: Approximately 6 ft. tall, between 20 and 30 years of age with a muscular build, short brown hair and a large black coat.
Passenger 2: Between 5 ft-5’6″ tall, between 20 and 30 years of age, medium length brown hair, and a large black coat.
The suspect vehicle is described as an older black Chrysler 200 (possibly 2008-2012 model). The vehicle had a white CN Tower sticker on the rear windshield and a white licence plate with blue writing with the first two letters “AX”.
Anyone who was in the area at the time who may have further information is asked to contact the Elgin County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submit an online tip at www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com, where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
Written by Ian McCallum
