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Masked Suspects Arrested After Attempted Car Theft at Doug Ford’s Home

Toronto police charged four individuals with auto-theft offenses following an overnight attempt that prompted Premier Ford to call for tougher bail rules.

Premier of Ontario Doug Ford speaks to media prior the First Minister’s Meeting in Saskatoon on Monday, June 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
Premier Doug Ford speaks with members of the Peel Region Police during the Diwali Mela festival at Sesquicentennial Park in Brampton, Ont., Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
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Overview

  • Officers intervened at 12:30 a.m. on June 17 after spotting a masked vehicle approaching Ford’s driveway in the Lawrence Avenue West and Royal York Road area.
  • Two 23-year-old men, a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old were arrested and charged with possessing an electronic device for motor vehicle theft and unlawfully possessing a master key.
  • Police uncovered a key reprogramming device and a programmable master key inside the suspects’ vehicle.
  • Ford said the incident underscores a weak bail system and demanded tougher sentences for auto thefts and carjackings.
  • The premier announced he will host a fundraiser to assist with legal fees for a man charged after firing a gun during another attempted vehicle theft.