Four suspects face carjacking charges after an all-night police chase

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested four suspects in connection with a vehicle theft investigation in Oakville.

On Tuesday, September 12, at approximately 4:20 a.m., officers attended the South Oakville Chrysler dealership at 174 Wycroft Road in Oakville for reports of a group of suspects believed to be attempting to steal a blue Dodge Ram. The suspects arrived in a black Dodge Ram that was later found to have been stolen from Mississauga the day before.

Responding officers observed the black ram in the area and attempted a traffic stop. The driver was unable to stop for the police and fled the area at high speed. The vehicle eventually lost control and struck a guardrail on the westbound QEW in the Bronte Road area.

At that time, the three occupants of the car were arrested.

31-year-old Ashish Sharma from Mississauga has been charged with:

• Theft of motor vehicles
• Possession of property obtained by crime valued at more than $5,000
• Possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000 (stolen license plate)
• Possession of the master key
• Possession of breaking tools

30-year-old Jennifer Singh from Toronto was charged with:

• Theft of motor vehicles
• Possession of property obtained by crime valued at more than $5,000
• Possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000 (stolen license plate)
• Possession of the master key
• Possession of breaking tools
• Trip from the police
• Dangerous operation
• Failure to comply with a release order (two counts)
• Failure to adhere to the pledge

Rajpal Sran, 37, of no fixed address, has been charged with:

• Theft of motor vehicles
• Possession of property obtained by crime valued at more than $5,000
• Possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000 (stolen license plate)
• Possession of the master key
• Possession of breaking tools

The three suspects were taken to the hospital after sustaining minor injuries.

At approximately 4:30 a.m., officers received information that another suspect was still at the Chrysler dealership. Officers returned to the agency and the fourth suspect was arrested and placed under arrest.

25-year-old Himanshu Yadav of Etobicoke is charged with:

• Theft of motor vehicles
• Possession of property obtained by crime valued at more than $5,000
• Possession of property obtained by crime less than $5,000 (stolen license plate)
• Possession of the master key
• Possession of breaking tools
• Assault with intent to resist arrest
• Possession of a Schedule I substance – heroin
• Failure to comply with a release order
• Failure to adhere to the pledge

All four suspects were detained awaiting a bail hearing.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2nd District Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Learn something? Call Crime Stoppers” on 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) Or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.