Investigators from the 21 Division criminal investigation bureau auto theft unit have arrested 2 men in relation to ongoing vehicle thefts from hotel parking lots throughout Peel Region.
Police said investigators were in the area of Queen Street East and Gateway Drive on October 27 when they located the two suspects responsible for the vehicle thefts. The suspects were arrested, and police said officers seized a loaded 9 mm Ruger pistol.
The two men were identified as 20-year-old Mohamed Khlass of Montreal and 21-year-old Tajinder Dhillon of Brampton.
Charges against Khlass and Dhillon include firearms-related offences, 13 counts of possessing an automobile master key and nine counts of theft of a motor vehicle, among others.
Police said the nine counts against each man relate to the theft of nine newer model American-made SUVs valued at approximately $905,000.
“I want to thank our officers for their diligence and dedication in seeing this investigation through to a successful conclusion,” said Deputy Investigator Marc Andrews.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to call investigators from the 21 Division criminal investigation bureau at 905- 453–2121 ext. 2133. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
