Nick Milinovich, Deputy Chief of Peel Regional Police, highlights the frequent incidents of car thefts in the region, stating that it puts people's lives in danger.
Auto theft claims cost Canada $1.5 billion last year, with $1 billion in Ontario alone. Brampton, Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, and Markham are hotspots for auto theft claims.
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown expresses concerns that the money made from car thefts is funding organized crime.
In Peel Region, 8,322 cars were stolen last year, averaging about 23 cars a day. This year, the number has reduced to 17 cars a day, according to Peel police's crime statistics.
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