Peel Regional Police say Varinder Dhillon, 40, of Brampton, has been charged with multiple offences including two counts each of theft over $5,000 and operation while prohibited. (Photo: PRP)

The theft of thousands of dollars in relief supplies that were bound to Jamaica has led to charges for a man from Brampton.

The theft happened on Dec. 3 shortly after 5 p.m. at a secure storage facility near Derry Road East and Goreway Drive in Mississauga, Peel Regional Police say.

A trailer on the property was loaded with relief like clothing and non-perishables and was supposed to be shipped to Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

But the supplies were stolen with the help of a transport truck, investigators say.

A months-long investigation led to the arrest of a Brampton man in March, and the recovery of more than $1 million of stolen property, police say.

“The recovered property was returned to its rightful owner and shipped to Kingston, Jamaica, where it was to be dispersed for hurricane relief,” Peel police said in a release.

Peel police say Varinder Dhillon, 40, of Brampton break and enter and commit an indictable offence, two counts each of theft over $5,000 and operation while prohibited, three counts each of breach of probation order and possession of property obtained by crime, and fail to comply with release order.

Investigators say the accused is currently on probation for similar offences and has been prohibited from driving “indefinitely.”

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact investigators with the Commercial Auto Crime Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 8813. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.

When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.


INsauga’s Editorial Standards and Policies

Last 30 Days: 26,890 Votes

All Time: 1,287,582 Votes

1913 VOTES
Do you plan on selling your house this year?

WIN A $100 GIFT CARD

Subscribe to INsauga’s daily email newsletter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.