Mississauga, Ontario: Peel Regional Police have arrested the second suspect wanted in connection with Project Tail Light, a major investigation into a series of vehicle thefts targeting underground residential parking garages in Mississauga.
The investigation began in May 2026 after police identified a pattern of vehicle thefts and attempted thefts in underground parking garages near Hurontario Street and Burnhamthorpe Road East. Several vehicles were stolen, while others were extensively damaged during unsuccessful theft attempts.
In response, investigators from the 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) launched Project Tail Light to identify those responsible and disrupt the organized criminal activity. The investigation relied on extensive video surveillance analysis, Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology, Body-Worn Camera footage, and information gathered through community outreach, leading investigators to identify two suspects.
Police executed search warrants at residences in Mississauga and Erin, Ontario, where officers seized several cellular phones, vehicle key fobs, key-programming devices, vehicle-related documents, and approximately $1,465 in cash, believed to be proceeds of crime.
Earlier in the investigation, Prince, a 21-year-old man from Mississauga, was arrested on June 26, 2026, and charged with 22 criminal offences. He was held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
On July 9, 2026, Gurjeet Singh Virk, a 23-year-old resident of Erin, surrendered to police after an arrest warrant had been issued against him. He has been charged with multiple offences, including:
● Breach of Release Order
● Theft of a Motor Vehicle (7 counts)
● Possession of Break and Enter Instruments (5 counts)
● Mischief Over $5,000 (5 counts)
● Theft Over $5,000
● Theft Under $5,000 (2 counts)
● Fraud Under $5,000
Singh Virk was also held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
Peel Regional Police said the investigation remains active. Detectives continue to examine evidence seized during the search warrants and are pursuing additional leads to determine whether other individuals were involved in the vehicle theft operation.
Police are asking anyone with information related to the investigation to contact investigators with the 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-2121 ext. 1233. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.