Investigators with the York Regional Police Integrated Property Crime Task Force (IPCTF) have charged three suspects in connection with 14 break and enter incidents across York Region.
The months-long project has been dubbed Project Dora.
In December 2025, an investigation began into a series of break and enter incidents in the cities of Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham.
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, police received information that suspects of interest in the investigation were in the area of Tower Hill Road and Bathurst Street in the City of Richmond Hill. With the assistance from York Regional Police Air Support, officers observed the suspects enter a residence on Tower Hill Road.
When officers arrived in the area, the suspects had returned to their vehicle where they were arrested, along with the getaway driver. A quantity of Canadian, U.S. and Filipino currency was seized. Further investigation has linked the suspects to 14 residential break and enter incidents across York Region since December 2025.
Video of the incident can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/X-_iC8uBjH8
Charged:
• Paata MEMARNE, 31, of City of Toronto
• Mikheil SHVANGIRADZE, 44, of Toronto
• Tariel NIKURADZE, 38, of City of Vaughan
Charges:
• Break and Enter – Commit x11
• Break and Enter – Intent x3
• Possession of Break and Enter Tools x1
• Participate in Criminal Organization
• Breach of Probation (NIKURADZE only)
At the time of this offence, NIKURADZE was bound by a probation order.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Integrated Property Crime Task Force at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7232, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
York Regional Police is reminding the public to always maintain the appearance that their residences are occupied.
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Prepared by: Constable Lisa Moskaluk
26-29031 / 26-69178
February 27, 2026
