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The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested three males and laid multiple charges following an early morning auto theft investigation in Oakville.
Officers on patrol at around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 1st noticed a blue Ford F-150 and a white Lincoln Aviator parked in a commercial driveway near Third Line and Wyecroft Road. As officers approached, three suspects were seen entering the Lincoln Aviator, which then fled at a high rate of speed onto the QEW.
Investigators say the vehicle was located about 15 minutes later at the Ford plant on Canadian Road, where the suspects were allegedly in the process of stealing a black Ford Expedition. Police took all three into custody without incident.
30-year-old Ahmed Shkais of no fixed address has been charged with the following:
- Possess Property Obtained by Crime – over $5000 (2 Counts)
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Operation While Prohibited
- Possess Break In Instruments
- Possess Automobile Master Key
- Fail to Comply Being on a Release Order
- Fail to Comply Being on a Probation Order
A 16-year-old Mississauga boy has been charged with the following:
- Possess Property Obtained by Crime – over $5000 (2 Counts)
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Possess Break In Instruments
- Possess Automobile Master Key
- Fail to Comply Being on a Release Order
A 17-year-old Mississauga boy has been charged with the following:
- Possess Property Obtained by Crime – over $5000 (2 Counts)
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Possess Break In Instruments
- Possess Automobile Master Key
Both Shkais and the 16 year-old were out on forms of release for similar offences at the time of their arrests.
All have been held in custody pending their bail hearings in Milton.
Follow up investigation determined the Lincoln Aviator was stolen from Peel Region, while the Ford F150 was stolen from the Burlington Hampton Inn and Suites just prior to being spotted by patrol officers.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
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 online.
