Three Men Arrested in Relation To Re-Programing Thefts of High-End Vehicles in Oakville and Mississauga
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau has arrested three males in relation to a series of high-end vehicle thefts in Oakville.
During the early morning hours of July 8, 2021, a group of male suspects stole four Lexus vehicles from the driveways of residents in east Oakville and Mississauga. The suspects broke into the vehicles and then utilized a re-programing device in order to start and steal the vehicles. As a result of the investigation, the HRPS was able to identify an involved suspect vehicle. On July 9, 2021 officers located and arrested three males in relation to the thefts.
Charged are:
Kensley Nazer (19) of Montreal
Theft of Motor Vehicle (4 counts)
Possession of an Automobile Master Key (5 counts)
Obstruct Police
Nazer was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Anouar Mahrez (22) of Montreal
Theft of Motor Vehicle (4 counts)
Possession of an Automobile Master Key (5 counts)
Mahrez was released on an Undertaking.
Sofiane Rahmani (22) of Montreal
Theft of Motor Vehicle (4 counts)
Possession of an Automobile Master Key (5 counts)
Rahmani was released on an Undertaking.
The four stolen vehicles have since been recovered as a result of the investigation. The total value of the vehicles is approximately $200,000. Investigation is ongoing in efforts to identify the fourth male involved in these thefts.
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 through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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