Region of Peel – Investigators have arrested and charged the female suspect involved in a vehicle theft in Mississauga.
On Friday, September 6, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the suspect attended the victim’s residence near Winston Churchill and Eglinton Avenue, Mississauga, in response to an Auto Trader advertisement. The victim was selling his vehicle, a 2022 Porsche Cayenne. While viewing the vehicle, the suspect reversed rapidly, striking and injuring the victim before fleeing with the stolen vehicle.
On September 19, 2024 the suspect, 18-year-old Sarah Badshaw of Brampton turned herself into police. She was held in custody pending a bail hearing on September 20, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
She has been charged with the following offences:
Dangerous Operation Cause Bodily Harm – Criminal Code
Theft of Motor Vehicle – Criminal Code
Fail to Remain After Accident Resulting in Bodily Harm – Criminal Code
Drive No Licence – Highway Traffic Act
This investigation remains active and investigators anticipate additional arrests and charges.
Anyone with information about this incident or any incidents involving Sarah is asked to call investigators at the 11 Division Auto Theft Unit at (905) 453–2121, ext. 1152.
Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca .
Police are encouraging the public to be vigilant when selling items online, and to utilize Peel Regional Police Buy and Sell Exchange Zones located at each Peel Police Division.