Rented house used as home base by group out to steal luxury cars in Mississauga, police say
Published January 10, 2024 at 11:31 am
Five men and two 17-year-olds from Montreal and other parts of Quebec are facing various charges after police identified a number of people from out of town who had rented an east Mississauga home with the alleged intention of using it as a home base while they sought to steal luxury vehicles in the area.
Peel Regional Police auto theft investigators said in a news release today that a raid last Thursday on a short-term rental in the area of Cawthra and Burnhamthorpe roads led to the arrests of seven people.
Police say they had earlier become aware of several men staying at a residence whom they believed were in the city “to steal high-end vehicles.”
Facing various charges including conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, assault and possessing automobile master key are:
- Mamadi Kaba, 19, of Montreal
- Samir Nekmouche, 20, of Quebec
- Izad Cheikh Ahmed, 19, of Montreal
- Ayman Fellouh, 19, of Quebec
- Adlene Zebiche, 19, of Montreal
- two 17-year-olds, of Montreal
All were held for bail hearings.
Zebiche is additionally charged with forcible confinement, extortion and obstruct peace officer.
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Police say the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to call police at 905-453-2121, ext. 1233, or Peel Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
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