Toronto police recover stolen high-end cars and guns

Police have seized two high-end vehicles and three handguns that were stolen on the city's west side.

On April 6, the suspects stole a man's blue BMW X5 on Ellesmere Street. and Kennedy Street. territory.

When the victim got out of his car, a white SUV pulled up behind him. Three masked men armed with firearms demanded his car keys. Five days later, another resident was filling up his Lamborghini Urus at a gas station on Yonge St. Sheppard Avenue when a gray sedan approached.

Four male suspects got out of the car, attacked the victim and took his keys. While fleeing, the suspects repeatedly assaulted the victim and hit him with his car.

He was seriously injured and taken to the hospital.

On April 12, officers from Division 31 were patrolling Islington Avenue near Steeles Avenue when their license plate reader alerted them to a stolen Lamborghini that had recently passed.

Officers followed the vehicle to a parking lot on Barmac Drive, where the driver parked and entered the establishment.

While monitoring the Lamborghini, officers noticed a BMW X5 arriving at the facility. They quickly confirmed it was the BMW stolen on April 6.

The driver of the BMW and his passengers left the facility and attempted to get into the stolen vehicle when police officers entered to arrest them.

To avoid the police, the driver recklessly swerved down a hill, hit police cars and eluded the officers.

Even when the police cars were boxed, the driver refused to comply with the demands of the police and tried to escape again.

Police had to break the windows and Taser the driver before forcing the suspects out of the car to arrest them.

They had more than $18,000 in Canadian currency and three handguns, one of which had an extended magazine and fully automatic trigger.

“The people who commit these crimes are violent and don't care about making arrests,” Acting Superintendent Susan Gomez said at a news conference at police headquarters on April 16. “I would like to thank the officers of the 31st Division with the support of Hold. Up Squad, for their excellent work and the continued dedication of our officers on this important issue.”

Superintendent Andy Singh agreed that criminals are violent and pose a serious threat to residents and officers.

“I am proud of the courage and professionalism shown by our officers during this arrest, and I am deeply concerned about the possible outcome of these dangerous encounters,” said the 31st Division commander.

“These arrests are a reminder that we take these crimes seriously and remain steadfast in our commitment to putting the safety and well-being of our residents first.”

Hold Up Squad Inspector Joe Mathis said the trauma to the victims could not be overstated.

“Gun threats can have long-term effects on a person's sense of safety and well-being, not to mention physical violence and serious injury,” he said. “That's why we must continue to work closely with our law enforcement colleagues to eradicate these crimes and bring those responsible to justice.”

By 2024, there were 97 car thefts in Toronto. As at this time last year, it was 46. Mehkash Sohal, Dacon Green and a 17-year-old boy face 54 charges.

They have been arrested and an investigation is underway.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or anonymously at www.222tips.com.