Three Charged, Three Vehicles Recovered After Theft From a Milton Toyota Dealership

Halton police say three people have been charged and three stolen vehicles recovered following the theft of a vehicle from a Milton car dealership. No conviction has been reported, and the allegations have not been tested in court.

What Happened

According to the Halton Regional Police Service, officers were called to Milton Toyota at 1245 Steeles Avenue East on July 21 after a Toyota Sequoia was reported stolen from the dealership lot during the overnight hours. The next day, July 22, investigators say they located the missing vehicle at a location in North York, where it had been placed inside a shipping container.

Police say a Toyota Tundra and a Honda CR-V were also recovered at the same location, both of which had been reported stolen elsewhere in the Greater Toronto Area. Three people were taken into custody in connection with the investigation.

Halton police allege the three accused are Joel Hinson, 66, of Brampton; Bright Mensah, 37, of Brampton; and Isaac Boamah, 34, of North York. Police say each was released and is scheduled to appear in a Milton court at a later date.

Key Details

• Location: Milton Toyota, 1245 Steeles Avenue East.

• A Toyota Sequoia was reported stolen from the lot overnight on July 21, according to police.

• Police say the vehicle was recovered July 22 inside a shipping container in North York, along with a stolen Toyota Tundra and Honda CR-V.

• Three people have been charged and released to appear in a Milton court, police say.

Community Impact

Vehicle theft has been a persistent concern across the Greater Toronto Area, with investigators pointing to cases where stolen vehicles are hidden in shipping containers for possible export. For Milton residents and local businesses, a case like this is a reminder to stay alert to suspicious activity around parking lots and dealerships and to report anything unusual to police.

Background

Halton Regional Police periodically release information on auto-theft investigations in Milton and the surrounding region. Anyone with information about incidents like this is generally encouraged to contact Halton police or to leave an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.

Source: Halton Regional Police Service — https://www.haltonpolice.ca/news-releases/posts/milton-auto-theft-arrests

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