Halton police seek robbery suspect after cyclist's sunglasses stolen
Halton police are asking for help identifying a man after a cyclist's sunglasses were stolen on Kerr Street. The cyclist suffered minor injuries, police said.
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Halton police are asking for help identifying a man after a cyclist was robbed of his sunglasses on Kerr Street in Oakville on Aug. 28, 2026. Police said the encounter happened at approximately 9 a.m.
According to the Halton Regional Police Service, an adult man was riding his bicycle when another man approached him. Police said the man grabbed the handlebars and tried to pull the cyclist off, in an attempt to take the bicycle.
The man did not get the bicycle, but he took the cyclist's sunglasses before running away, police said. He was last seen heading west on Stewart Street. The cyclist suffered minor physical injuries in the altercation, according to police.
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Suspect description
Police describe the suspect as a white, middle-aged man with a medium build and short brown or dark hair. He was wearing dark sunglasses and a red short-sleeved shirt over a light-coloured long-sleeved shirt.
Police said he also wore dark pants, tan or brown shoes and dark gloves. He was carrying a dark-coloured plaid jacket. A photo of the suspect was attached to the police release.
Contact police
Halton police ask anyone who may be able to identify the man to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Halton Regional Police Service
