Milton Auto Theft Arrests
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made three arrests and recovered three stolen vehicles following the theft of a vehicle in Milton.
On July 21, 2026, officers attended Milton Toyota located at 1245 Steeles Avenue East, responding to the theft of a Toyota Sequoia that was stolen from the lot during the early morning hours.
Members of the 1 District auto team took carriage of the investigation. Utilizing a variety of investigative techniques, on July 22, investigators were able to locate the stolen Toyota at a location in North York where the vehicle was recovered in a shipping container, and three suspects taken into custody.
A Toyota Tundra and Honda CR-V were also recovered, both confirmed as stolen from the GTA.
As a result of the investigation:
Joel Hinson (66), of Brampton, has been charged with the following:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000 (3 Counts)
Bright Mensah (37), of Brampton, has been charged with the following:
- Possesion of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000 (3 Counts)
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Isaac Boamah (34), of North York, has been charged with the following:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000 (3 Counts)
Each accused was released on an Undertaking with a future court date in Milton.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Media Inquiries:
Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
Phone: 905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca
