Peel police report 10 arrests in GTA carjacking investigation
Project High Guard examined 21 reported carjackings and vehicle thefts, and police say 15 stolen vehicles were recovered.
Peel Regional Police announced on October 20 that an investigation into violent carjackings and luxury vehicle thefts had led to 10 arrests and 128 criminal charges. Investigators examined 21 incidents between June 2025 and April 2026. Police say some victims faced threats or violence, underscoring the personal harm associated with organized vehicle theft.
The investigation, called Project High Guard, sought to understand the networks behind the incidents rather than focus only on the people suspected of carrying them out. According to the police announcement, investigators identified alleged roles involving the selection of targets, organization of thefts and recruitment. These are police allegations that have not been tested or established in court.
Police reported recovering 15 stolen vehicles with an estimated combined value of $1.4 million, alongside illegal firearms and other evidence. Officers from multiple Greater Toronto Area police services and provincial partners assisted. Investigators say co-operation across jurisdictions was important because vehicles, suspects and potential buyers may move beyond the area where an incident occurs.
The force also pointed to a decline in overall vehicle theft figures compared with their peak in 2023, though it says serious incidents remain a priority. For residents, the latest announcement illustrates both the risks involved in carjackings and the complexity of investigations targeting organized networks. The investigation is continuing, and officers have requested relevant information from the public. As in every criminal case, charges are allegations; people facing charges remain presumed innocent unless a court finds otherwise.