OPP and Hamilton police team up to dismantle auto theft network
Six people are facing charges after an investigation into an organized group that was allegedly stealing high-value vehicles throughout southwestern Ontario. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Hamilton Police Service (HPS) both launched separate probes into the group in February, 2026. Later realizing that their investigations were connected, they teamed up to form Project TORRENS […]
A coalition of law enforcement agencies in Ontario, Canada, has partnered to dismantle an alleged auto theft network. Six individuals are now facing charges following a series of coordinated investigations. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Hamilton Police Service (HPS) initially began their probes into the criminal group in February of 2026.
However, they soon discovered that their separate investigations were actually part of a larger operation. This realization led to the formation of Project TORRENS in September of the same year. The combined efforts of the OPP and HPS resulted in search warrants being executed across the Greater Toronto Area and the Greater Montreal Area on October 28.
Six people were arrested as a result of these operations. The six individuals targeted in this case are Adnan Mohamed, 23, from York, Abdikarim Burgal Hassan, 22, from Vaughan, Jordan Ogungbo-Bogle, 21, from Etobicoke, Kyle Adams, 23, from Southgate Township, Claire Mollison, 22, from Bolton, and Annor Darko Robertson, 66, from Brampton.
All of them are accused of various offenses related to auto theft. The investigation is still ongoing, with an OPP release stating that a publication ban has been placed on further information. OPP Chief Superintendent Mike Stoddart emphasized the severity of auto theft, calling it "not a victimless crime." He also highlighted the importance of the partnership between the OPP and HPS, stating that Project TORRENS demonstrates their ongoing commitment to combating auto theft across Ontario and beyond.
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