Stolen Vehicle Recovered: 3 Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested three individuals from an alert by the police vehicle’s Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system.

On February 13, 2025, just before 2:00 p.m., an officer was conducting a proactive patrol in the area of Mayfield Road and Centreville Creek Road, in the Town of Caledon. At that time, an alert was received by the ALPR system advising the officer of a stolen vehicle. The stolen vehicle was later located on Alovera Street in Brampton. The investigation led to officers engaging a foot pursuit resulting in the arrest of the vehicle’s three occupants.

As a result, Mohamed ABU, 29, of Vaughan, was charged with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

• Possession of break in instruments

• Obstruct peace officer

• Fail to comply with probation order

ANIRUDDHO KAZI, 22, of Oakville, was charged with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

• Possession of break in instruments

• Flight from peace officer

Maher NASSIR, 22, of Toronto, was charged with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

• Possession of break in instruments

• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

All three accused were held for a Bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville.

Members of the Caledon OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

If you observe a suspicious vehicle or person in your neighbourhood, report it to police by calling 911. If possible, note of the make, model, colour, driver/occupant descriptors, and the plate number. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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