Nine teenagers face multiple charges following an investigation into reprogramming vehicle thefts.
Halton Regional Police say the investigation began on June 29 as a result of a traffic stop. Police identified multiple suspects as well as a business in Mississauga where two stolen vehicles from Oakville were located. A group of suspects were also believed to be staying at a hotel in Burlington.
As a result of search warrants executed at the business and hotel, the following items were seized:
- 2 stolen Lexus SUVs
- 18 blank key fobs
- 2 master keys
- 1 Auto Propad Basic Key Programmer
- 2 fake driver’s licences
- $5,100 in US currency
- $1,450 in Canadian currency
- Multiple cell phones
- Various break and enter tools.
For more information, including the lists of charges, see the full release below:
On June 29, 2022, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau initiated an investigation into a group of suspects involved in reprogramming auto thefts. The investigation began as a result of a traffic stop by HRPS officers. Through the investigation, multiple suspects were identified, as well as a business in Mississauga where two stolen vehicles from Oakville were located. A group of suspects identified were also believed to be staying at a hotel in Burlington.
Investigators attended the Mississauga business and arrested four suspects. Search warrants were executed at the business in Mississauga as well as the hotel in Burlington. Five additional suspects were arrested at the hotel.
As a result of the search warrants, the following items were seized:
- 2 stolen Lexus SUVs
- 18 blank key fobs
- 2 master keys
- 1 Auto Propad Basic Key Programmer
- 2 fake driver’s licences
- $5100 USD currency
- $1450 CAD currency
- Multiple cell phones
- Various break and enter tools
In order to protect the identity of the multiple youth offenders charged, police will not be identifying the adults also charged in relation to this investigation.
All accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.
A 17-year-old male from Quebec has been charged with the following:
- Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 – Trafficking (3 counts)
- Possession of Device to Obtain Computer System
- Possession of Break-In Instruments (3 counts)
- Possession of Automobile Master Key (2 counts)
- Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle
A 17-year-old male from Quebec has been charged with the following:
- Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 – Trafficking (3 counts)
- Possession of Device to Obtain Computer System
- Possession of Break-In Instruments (3 counts)
- Possession of Automobile Master Key (2 counts)
A 16-year-old male from Quebec has been charged with the following:
- Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 – Trafficking (3 counts)
- Possession of Device to Obtain Computer System
- Possession of Break-In Instruments (3 counts)
- Possession of Automobile Master Key (2 counts)
- Possession of Counterfeit Mark
An 18-year-old male from Quebec has been charged with the following:
- Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 – Trafficking (3 counts)
- Possession of Device to Obtain Computer System
- Possession of Break-In Instruments (3 counts)
- Possession of Automobile Master Key (2 counts)
A 19-year-old male from Quebec has been charged with the following:
- Possession of Device to Obtain Computer System
- Possession of Break-In Instruments
An 18-year-old male from Quebec has been charged with the following:
- Possession of Device to Obtain Computer System
- Possession of Break-In Instruments
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
A 17-year-old male from Quebec has been charged with the following:
- Possession of Device to Obtain Computer System
- Possession of Break-In Instruments
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
An 18-year-old male form Quebec has been charged with the following:
- Possession of Device to Obtain Computer System
- Possession of Break-In Instruments
- Breach Youth Probation
A 16-year-old female from Quebec has been charged with the following:
- Possession of Device to Obtain Computer System
- Possession of Break-In Instruments
- Breach Youth Probation
- Possession of Counterfeit Mark
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Det. Scott Heyerman of the 3 District Street Crime Unit at 905-825-4777, ext. 2342.
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.
