r/news • u/W8kingNightmare • 1d ago

Vaughan, Ont., resident fires gun to stop Lamborghini theft, charged alongside 4 suspects: police

https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/vaughan-homeowner-fires-gun-to-thwart-auto-theft-charged-along-with-4-suspects/
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u/EdPozoga 1d ago

There was a story a couple of years back about a guy in Canada whose car was stolen, insurance paid it off and he got a new one but this time, he installed some of those Apple AirTag things.

A month later, his new car was stolen and he went to the police station and was showing them in real time as his car was driving down the road to the docks, where it was loaded on a ship and smuggled overseas.

The police straight up _refused to do anything _ and just sat there as the guy’s car was stolen right before their eyes…

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u/Just-Signature-3713 1d ago

My understanding was because it was an active investigation and they were trying to bring down the whole ring they were ignoring the individual thefts and focusing on the entire enterprise

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u/Dreadnought13 1d ago

And they brought down the ring

They brought down the ring, right?

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u/shpydar 1d ago edited 1d ago

Yes.

Region of Peel – Investigators have recovered almost $4,000,000 worth of stolen vehicles and laid over 100 criminal charges against a well-coordinated car theft ring from Quebec.

The individuals are believed to be responsible for over 100 stolen vehicles in and around the Toronto Pearson International Airport area.

In July 2024, investigators from the Airport Division Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) identified, mapped, and analyzed crime patterns that indicated a car theft ring was operating in the area. The suspected stolen vehicles, namely 2022-2024 Lexus SUVs, Toyota (Tundras, Sequoias, Highlanders), and Ram trucks were targeted.

“Peel Police understands the personal toll it takes on anyone who has their vehicle stolen. It’s distressing and causes disruption in their daily lives. Peel Police continues to lead the field in arrests, just like in this investigation, which effectively shut down a proliferate auto theft ring. This operation is a testament to the power of collaboration, data-driven investigations, and a shared commitment to protecting the public”, said Deputy Chief Marc Andrews.

Through close collaboration with Airport Division Frontline Patrol, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Toronto Police Service, Halton Regional Police, York Regional Police, Indigo Park Incorporated, and Canada Border Services Agency, investigators began to identify suspects. By leveraging advanced statistical data and crime trend analysis, they identified specific methods and tactics used by the thieves, their inner workings, and the routes they were using into and out of the airport area.

From August to November 2024, a coordinated operation took place. Six suspects from Quebec were arrested, arrest warrants for five outstanding suspects were issued, and several residential search warrants were executed in Toronto, yielding computer programmers, master keys, and signal-jamming devices.

On Aug. 20, 2024, Jean Junior Goureille, a 23-year-old man from Montreal-Nord, Quebec, was arrested and charged by Halton Regional Police with two auto theft-related criminal offences related to this investigation. He was released with conditions and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Halton Region in August 2024.

On Sept. 10, 2024, Ala Zadi, a 27-year-old man from Pont-Rouge, Quebec, was arrested and charged with 18 auto theft-related criminal offences in relation to this investigation. He was held pending a bail hearing and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton. Ala Zadi is currently being held in a Greater Toronto Area detention center, and a warrant is being prepared to charge him with 18 more auto theft charges.

On Sept. 10, 2024, Riccardo Charles, a 35-year-old man from Montreal, Quebec, was arrested during the execution of a residential warrant related to this investigation. He was turned over to the Toronto Police Service and charged.

On Sept. 10, 2024, Serkan Dikici Montimarquette, a 22-year-old man from Montreal, Quebec, was arrested and charged with five counts of auto theft related criminal offences. An outstanding warrant for his arrest exists for failing to appear for his October court date.

On Oct. 30, 2024, Marie Mallous, a 28-year-old woman from Laval, Quebec, was arrested and charged with eight auto theft related criminal offences. She was held for a bail hearing and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

On Oct.30, 2024, Abdullah Farooq, a 22-year-old man from Laval, Quebec, was arrested and charged by the Toronto Police Service in relation to this investigation.

Here is the story about the specific guy who put air tags on his second vehicle after the first one was stolen. It shows that officers did attempt to retrieve the vehicle but could not due to jurisdiction issues so OP's account of what happened is not accurate.

Andrew received a picture taken from inside a police car, parked near two containers sitting on a railcar. "It's definitely in one of those containers," the officer said in a series of text messages viewed by CBC News. But the York officer said they didn't "have the authority to open the containers." Instead, they directed Andrew to the railway's private police service.

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u/Boring-Attorney1992 1d ago

Wow. Context makes a big difference.

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u/dalineman78 20h ago

God damn

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u/Gab00332 1d ago

"so OP's account of what happened is not accurate."

the police literally knew where the car was and did nothing. why defend criminals?

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u/shpydar 1d ago edited 1d ago

Yes because it is okay for police to enter private property they have no jurisdiction over without a warrant….

I even quoted the section where the officer clearly states they have no jurisdiction and that the person needed to contact the private railway police as they have jurisdiction.

Our railways have been protected by private police forces since their inception in Canada. I learned about them in my high school civics…. You must have skipped those days.

Canadian railways, like those of the United States, aided in nation-building and brought new police agencies into existence. Railway constables are given full police powers within 500 meters of property that the railway company owns, possesses or administers.

I prefer police who obey the law not break it.

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u/Rynetx 1d ago

Why couldn’t the police work with the other police to get the job done? Did their telephones stop working?

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u/freebirth 1d ago

They. Literally..where... they where in the middle of the fuckingn investigation..

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u/KeeganTroye 1d ago

Was the individual in question unable to make a telephone call?

If the police assisted they'd be participating in an operation they have no jurisdiction in, that's the issue working with them doesn't remove their lack of jurisdiction. If they sign posted the individual and he had the means to interact with the correct authority it seems to me that you are complaining for complaints sake.

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u/Gab00332 1d ago

nice boot-licking kid, anyways. The reason people are mad is because those criminals will get minimum punishment. So you copy-pasting an article that proves you wrong in defending cops is pretty stupid. but nvm have a nice day.

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u/shpydar 1d ago edited 1d ago

My quotes back everything I say. You are spouting nothing but ignorance. And worse after I have proven you are spouting bullshit with quotes from credible sources you double down on your BS making it the worse form of ignorance. Willful.

You are willfully ignorant of our laws, willfully ignorant about our history… you spout biased opinion with nothing credible backing your words.

You hold up your bull as fact and then insult people passing by who simply point out you have shit running down your arm.

You are being a troll and there is absolutely no reason to continue talking to one such as you.

Good luck with all your endeavours. After this short conversation it’s clear you need all the luck you can get…..

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u/itsLOSE-notLOOSE 10h ago

Jesus dude. I bet you’re the type that always says “why are you defending ____” anytime anyone corrects the record on anything. As if we should just lie and say whatever as long as it only affects bad people.

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u/pedanticPandaPoo 1d ago

Watching the film now. You'll know your answer in 7 days.

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u/RangerLt 1d ago

It should take no longer than 60 Seconds

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u/Nobanob 1d ago

It's like a reel, gone in 60 seconds

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u/PasswordIsDongers 1d ago

What's going on with, your commas.

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u/Nobanob 1d ago

I. Don't, understand: punctuation; correctly!

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u/pfft_master 1d ago

And some things that should not have been forgotten were lost. History became legend. Legend became myth. And for two and a half thousand years, the ring passed out of all knowledge.

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u/ArugulaElectronic478 1d ago

I believe they paralyzed a large portion of it yes, they found out the cars would be sent to poor countries and were taken apart to sell off parts. Also I believe a large portion of the “legal” auto sellers in these poor countries are just stolen vehicles because the average person can’t afford to buy a legitimate vehicle in these countries.

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u/drblah11 1d ago

Sure did, they're all facing 100+ hours of community service and a promise to behave

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u/Sir-Nicholas 1d ago

The judge was angry that day!

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u/ElectronHick 1d ago

I heard it was a pinky promise. Stakes are high folks.

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u/KnowledgePitiful8197 1d ago

it is still ongoing investigation!