Over $400K in Stolen Mail Recovered in Mississauga Leading to Charges for 8 People
Peel police have made significant progress in addressing mail theft in Mississauga, recovering over $400,000 in stolen mail. This recovery involves more than 450 pieces of mail, including credit cards and cheques. The investigation led to the arrest of eight individuals linked to these crimes.
Investigation Details
The joint operation, named “Project Undeliverable,” was initiated in April by Peel police, Halton police, and Canada Post. The focus of this operation was a series of mail theft incidents in Peel Region. Authorities reported that the investigation revealed a coordinated effort to target residential mailboxes, resulting in extensive theft and community disruptions.
Timeline of Events
- April 2025: Investigation begins.
- September 8-9, 2025: Search warrants executed in Mississauga.
Search and Recovery
During the searches conducted on several addresses in Mississauga, including areas like Rhinebank Street and Brandon Gate Drive, a total of 465 pieces of stolen mail were seized. This included:
- 255 cheques
- 182 credit cards
- 35 government IDs
- 20 gift cards
Arrests and Charges
The eight suspects arrested in connection with this case include:
- Sumanpreet Singh
- Gurdeep Chattha
- Jashandeep Jattana
- Harman Singh
- Jasanpreet Singh
- Manroop Singh
- Rajbir Singh
- Upinderjit Singh
Authorities have filed a total of 344 charges against these suspects. The charges include:
- Theft from mail
- Possession of property obtained through crime
- Possession of break-in instruments
- Mischief
- Possession of stolen credit cards
Next Steps in Legal Proceedings
Peel Police are collaborating with the Crown Attorney’s Office and the Canada Border Services Agency to assess the legal status of some suspects who are foreign nationals. There is a possibility of deportation as part of the judicial proceedings.
This operation highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat mail theft and protect community members from financial and identity fraud. Emegypt will continue to provide updates on this developing story.
