Peel Police Services Board to Address Rising Car Thefts

For Immediate Release

April 29, 2022

Brampton – The Peel Police Services Board today introduced a motion to explore option to reduce auto thefts in Peel Region. Introduced by Board Chair Ron Chatha and unanimously supported by the Board, the Police Services Board and Peel Regional Police will bring federal, provincial and private sector partners to the table to address auto thefts at every step of the process.

"The issue of auto thefts is top of mind for many members of the community," said Board Chair Ron Chatha. " As a Board, we want the community to know how seriously we take this issue and that we want to do everything in the Board’s power to address car thefts."

The Board has asked Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah to make a presentation on the issue of auto vehicle thefts in Peel region, what is currently being done to address the recent rise in auto thefts, and how a collaborative process with partners will lead to concrete action.

The Board will share this motion and other documents and materials associated with this motion with Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament in Peel Region along with relevant government ministers and private sector partners.

The April 29, 2022 Board meeting which discussed the motion can be seen on the Board’s YouTube page.

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Media Contacts:

Rob Serpe
Executive Director
Peel Police Services Board
905-458-1340
robert.serpe@peelpoliceboard.ca