Key Takeaways
- Project High Guard led to 10 arrests and 128 criminal charges linked to 21 GTA vehicle theft incidents.
- Police recovered 15 stolen vehicles valued at about $1.4 million and seized four illegal firearms.
- Peel police say vehicle thefts have fallen more than 50% since their 2023 peak.
Peel Regional Police have arrested 10 people and laid 128 criminal charges following a major investigation into violent carjackings across the Greater Toronto Area.
The investigation, called Project High Guard, examined 21 vehicle theft incidents between June 2025 and April 2026.
Police reported the following results:
- 10 people arrested and 128 charges laid
- 15 stolen vehicles recovered, valued at approximately $1.4 million
- Four illegal firearms seized, along with ammunition and magazines
- Search warrants executed on September 3, 2026
Victims Threatened With Weapons
According to police, some victims were threatened with firearms and knives during the carjackings. Several were physically assaulted and suffered serious injuries.
Investigators also identified an alleged criminal network involved in planning robberies, targeting vehicles and recruiting younger offenders.
Vehicle Theft Declining in Peel Region
Peel Regional Police reported that vehicle thefts have dropped by more than 50% since their 2023 peak, with a further 10% decline reported year-to-date in 2026.
The investigation involved assistance from Toronto Police, Halton Regional Police, Hamilton Police and the Ontario Provincial Police.
Project High Guard remains ongoing. All accused individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Image Credit: Peel Regional Police