19 Oct, 5 PM #34

10 Arrested, 128 Charges Laid in GTA Carjacking Investigation


Peel Regional Police say 15 stolen vehicles worth approximately $1.4 million were recovered during Project High Guard, an investigation into auto thefts and carjackings in Greater Toronto Area.

Peel Regional Police have arrested 10 individuals and laid a total of 128 charges following an extensive investigation into a series of violent carjackings and high-end vehicle thefts across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Police say that Project High Guard investigated 21 incidents between June 2025 and April 2026. Police said some robberies involved knives and firearms, and victims were physically assaulted, with some suffering severe injuries.

Investigators allege the crimes were part of a coordinated criminal network involving individuals who planned and directed robberies, targeted vehicles, and recruited younger offenders.

Following coordinated search warrants on September 3, police arrested and charged the following individuals:

Ekamveer Randhawa, 20, of Caledon — 19 charges, including robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, firearm offences, possession of stolen property, and participation in a criminal organization.

Shan Dhindsa, 21, of Brampton — 20 charges, including robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, possession of stolen property, and offences related to a criminal organization.

Aryan Deol, 20, of Brampton — 10 charges, including aggravated assault, robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, and participation in a criminal organization.

Tayvien Coley, 19, of Halton Hills — 44 charges, including robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, aggravated assault, wearing a disguise with intent, and offences related to a criminal organization.

Manavjot Dhaliwal, 24, of Brampton — 8 charges, including robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, possession of stolen property, and participation in a criminal organization.

Parth Sharma, 21, of Oakville — 4 charges, including robbery, wearing a disguise with intent, possession of stolen property, and driving while prohibited.

A 17-year-old from Mississauga — 3 charges, including conspiracy to commit robbery, wearing a disguise with intent, and possession of stolen property.

A 17-year-old from Brampton — 17 charges, including robbery, aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit robbery, and alleged involvement in a criminal organization and recruitment of its members.

Madhumeet Randhawa, 37, of Brampton — 1 charge, relating to careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device, or ammunition.

Gregory Seniv, 37, of Mississauga — 2 charges, involving possession of property obtained by crime and possession of such property for the purpose of trafficking.

Police reported recovering 15 stolen vehicles valued at approximately $1.4 million. Investigators also seized four illegal firearms, along with ammunition and magazines.

The investigation received support from the Ontario government’s Ministry of the Solicitor General through Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario. The Ontario Provincial Police provided investigative assistance, intelligence, and specialized resources, while Toronto, Halton, and Hamilton police services helped execute search warrants.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Peel Regional Police’s Central Robbery Bureau at 905-453-2121, extension 3410.

Source: Peel Regional Police — Project High Guard.

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