Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit (HUU) have charged two additional suspects in connection with a home invasion, shooting and kidnapping investigation in the City of Markham.
On Monday, September 1, 2025, shortly before 9 a.m., officers attended the area of McCowan Road and 14th Avenue for reports that multiple suspects had broken into a residence. During the incident, a 54-year-old male was shot. He suffered serious injuries.
Through the investigation, officers learned a 29-year-old female who also resides at the residence of the home invasion, had been kidnapped earlier that morning, at approximately 8 a.m., in the area of McCowan Road and Highway 407.
The victim had been intentionally struck by one of two suspect vehicles, which caused her to stop and exit the vehicle to look at the damage. The second suspect vehicle, described as an older model grey Dodge Caravan, then drove up next to her and forced her into the vehicle where she was ultimately restrained and taken from the accident scene.
Four of the suspects were arrested at the scene of the home invasion, and the kidnapping victim was later located in the City of Toronto. A loaded firearm was recovered at the time of the arrest as well as a vest with police identifiers.
On September 25, 2025, the Hold-Up and Emergency Response Units executed search warrants at residences in Ajax and Brampton. Two suspects were taken into custody and a second loaded firearm and automobile master keys were recovered.
Investigators are releasing photos of the newly charged suspects as well as previously charged adults as they believe them to be responsible for additional offences and are appealing for victims to come forward.
Charged: - Brendan GHOTRA, 21, of the City of Brampton
| Charges: - Attempt Murder
- Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping
- Robbery with a Firearm
- Disguise with Intent
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm x2
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Possession of a Prohibited Device
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- Masih MOHAMED, 26, of the Town of Ajax
| - Robbery with a Firearm
- Kidnapping
- Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping
- Possession of a Master Key
- Fail to Comply with Release Order
- Breach of Probation
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At the time of the incident, MOHAMED was on bail for unrelated offences and was bound by a condition of house arrest.
Previously Charged: - Shakir BHATTI, 21, Town of Ajax
| Charges: - Attempt Murder
- Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping
- Robbery with a Firearm
- Disguise with Intent
- Possession of Restricted Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a License
- Possession of a Prohibited Device Knowing No Authority
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
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- Parkaran PANGLIA, 20, City of Brampton
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- 16-year-old male, Town of Caledon
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- 17-year-old male, City of Toronto
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BHATTI was released on bail in relation to this incident on September 3, 2025.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable James Dickson
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September 30, 2025
