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Two major investigations have led to multiple arrests, with suspects allegedly caught stealing cars from hotels and parking lots.
Jun 04, 2026 • Last updated Jun 04, 2026 •
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The police allege these crime groups were responsible for taking 100 vehicles throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Now it’s their turn to understand what losing something feels like. In this case, it’s their freedom.
Their theft spree included vehicles taken from GO Transit stations, in front of homes or offices, and hotel parking lots throughout all of 2026. But Halton police have now apprehended several individuals they suspect are involved in these crimes.
The suspects are currently being held in custody. It’s hoped new bail conditions will take effect so they remain there for a while. This should be until all victims receive their insurance payouts and can replace their stolen vehicles-something that sometimes takes years.
“Auto theft is not a victimless property crime,” said Halton Regional Police Chief Stephen Tanner. “It is driven by organized criminal networks that profit at the expense of our communities and undermine public safety.”
The Halton police take serious measures when it comes to preventing organized crime aimed at stealing cars in their area. They’re clearly determined to stop this trend successfully.
Project Joker and Project Disconnect illustrate this commitment effectively.
“Both investigations involved organized crime groups believed to be responsible for a significant number of vehicle thefts throughout Halton as well as the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area,” stated HRPS. They added they’ve “dealt a significant blow to organized auto theft with two separate investigations completed in Oakville, resulting in multiple arrests and dozens of criminal charges.”
Tanner noted: “Every stolen vehicle creates risk-not just for the victim but for our officers and community members. Time after time we see stolen vehicles driven recklessly by offenders trying to evade police, putting innocent lives at risk.”
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AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATION
Captured on video : suspects stealing a vehicle in broad daylight in seconds & attempting to disable tracking technology on a stolen truck.
Two HRPS investigations resulted in 4 arrests , dozens of charges , and disrupted organized auto theft… pic. twitter. com/eav Xe1duax strong >– Halton Police (@Halton Police) June 4 , 2026
What to know about the investigations
Project Joker began back in April following a Lexus SUV being stolen from Bronte GO Station’s parking lot. “Investigators from District Criminal Investigations Bureau identified two suspects” who were believed to be “members of an organized crime group” based out of Quebec. The first step was tracking down a “rental vehicle linked with those suspects” followed by setting up “surveillance.” s t y l e > h2 >This has not loaded yet , but your article continues below. The police reportedly observed these suspects “stealing or trying to steal cars around Oakville and Mississauga.” On May 22 , law enforcement moved swiftly arresting two men from Montreal – Dany Hamel-Poirier (27)and Damian Daneau (20). They now face three counts each related to motor vehicle theft along with possession-related charges.< / TAGS: #Project Joker #Halton Police #Car Theft At his arrest time, Dany Hamel-Poirier was wanted by several police agencies across Ontarioand Quebec concerning approximately forty different criminal offenses linkedto auto theft. This has not loaded yet , but your article continues below. Hamel-Poirier also had probation terms stemmingfrom past auto theft convictionsas well as release ordersin Quebec regarding similar offenses.
