Man arrested following alleged assault, abduction of woman in Mississauga

The accused was identified as 48-year-old Bryan Devereaux of Kitchener. He was arrested on Thursday. Photo: PRP.

By Lucas Casaletto

Posted Dec 19, 2024 06:41:09 AM.

Last Updated Dec 19, 2024 02:19:57 PM.

A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting and forcing a woman into a vehicle in Mississauga, Peel Regional Police said.

Authorities received a report of an altercation between two people on Tuesday at around 11:45 a.m. in the Mississauga Road and Meadowvale Boulevard area.

During the incident, the man was allegedly seen striking the woman and forcing her into a vehicle before leaving the area.

Peel Regional Police attempted to stop the vehicle, described as a black 2006 Acura MDX SUV with Ontario licence plate DARP182. The driver did not stop and managed to evade officers.

The man was identified as 48-year-old Bryan Devereaux of Kitchener. A Peel Regional Police spokesperson said Devereaux was arrested in another jurisdiction, and the woman was located and has been accounted for.

The investigation is ongoing.

Police attempted to stop the vehicle, described as a black 2006 Acura MDX SUV with Ontario licence plate DARP182. The driver did not stop and managed to evade officers. Photo: PRP.
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