Two 18-year-old suspects have been arrested in connection to an Oakville home invasion. 16 charges have been laid between the two suspects, and police are still looking for more who might have been involved.
On Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at approximately 2:25 a.m., multiple suspects broke into a home on Bellwood Avenue in Oakville by forcing open the residence's front door.
The suspects made their way to a bedroom, where they confronted an adult male resident demanding money. During the confrontation, the victim was struck in the head, face and upper body. The suspects were successful in obtaining a key to a Mercedes sedan parked in the driveway. The suspects then stole the vehicle and fled.
As a result of being struck by the suspects, the victim was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Members of the Two District Criminal Investigations Bureau took over the investigation. As a result of continued investigation, in the late afternoon of November 7, 2024, two suspects were arrested in Toronto, and the stolen Mercedes was recovered.
Superintendent Dave Costantini commander of 2 District Oakville called the incident "Incomprehensible" and "Unconscionable."
"Breaking into a residence at 2 am, violently assaulting a sleeping resident while he lays in his bed, all in an effort to steal his car. Two offenders arrested while occupying the victim's stolen car, facing charges for previous offences. Our officers will continue to relentlessly pursue all those who threaten the safety and security of our residents."
Jayden Batiste (18) of Vaughan, has been charged with the following:
- Aggravated Assault
- Robbery
- Break and Enter
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000
- Escape Lawful Custody
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Disguise with Intent
- Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card
- Fail to Comply with a Release Order
Batiste has been held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.
Dyante Johnson (18) of Brampton, has been charged with the following:
- Aggravated Assault
- Robbery
- Break and Enter
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000
- Escape Lawful Custody
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Disguise with Intent
Johnson has been held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.
Police are seeking additional suspects and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this investigation, or anyone that may have witnessed suspicious vehicles or persons in the area of Bellwood Avenue, Constance Drive and Duncan Road around the time of the incident is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
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.