It has happened five times in less than two weeks, with the most recent attack occurring this weekend.

As a result, Peel police are on the hunt for a young man considered to be “armed and dangerous” following a rash of restaurant delivery drivers being robbed in Brampton.

"From what I understand, they're violent and armed with weapons like knives," said an Uber Eats driver who only wanted to be identified as Jacob.

Officers released a surveillance image of the robber July 8 in the hope it triggers an arrest. The incidents occurred between June 27 and July 7.

In the most recent ambushes, police say around 11 a.m. on July 7, a restaurant delivery driver went to a home in the area of Queen Street and McMurchy Avenue when a young man brandished a knife and robbed him of his cellphone and the food.

Hours later, at 6 p.m., a restaurant delivery driver went to another home in the same area. Again, a man brandished a knife and robbed the driver of the food.

No injuries were sustained by the drivers in any of the incidents.

Police arrested a 15-year-old Brampton boy June 30 in connection with several of the robberies. He cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, on June 30. He is charged with robbery, possession of stolen property, fraudulent use of credit card and breach of recognizance.

Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a second male, described as black, with a skinny build, aged 17-20. He has been seen wearing bandanas and dark hoodies to conceal his identity and is considered to be “armed and dangerous,” police said. “If seen or if his location is known, do not approach and immediately contact police,” the service said in a statement.

Police want to urge all delivery drivers to take extra precaution when making their deliveries.