Suspect in Attempted Vehicle Theft Arrested After Ramming Two Brantford Police Cruisers

July 30, 2025

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On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service responded after a vehicle was stolen from the driveway of a Bilanski Farm Road residence. Officers blocked the stolen vehicle at the intersection of Wayne Gretzky Parkway and Elgin Street. The accused rammed the two police cruisers with the stolen vehicle in an attempt to flee. Both cruisers were significantly damaged.

The accused then left the stolen vehicle in the intersection and ran towards Campbell Street. Officers chased the accused to Elgin Street and Stanley Street where he was placed under arrest.

As a result of the incident, a 21-year-old man from Quebec was arrested and stands charged with the following:

Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Theft of a Motor Vehicle
Possession of Stolen Property over $5,000

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

Vehicle Theft Awareness

Additionally, the Brantford Police Service are issuing a warning to the public regarding recent vehicle thefts in the City of Brantford. Recently, police have observed an increase in higher-end Toyota, Lexus, and Dodge vehicles targeted for theft. This week (from July 28 to July 30, 2025), seven of these vehicles (Toyota/Lexus/Dodge) have been reported as stolen from separate addresses within the City of Brantford.

Unfortunately, despite efforts to prevent vehicle theft, it still occurs. In the case of theft, record the following information and store it in a safe place. This information will be needed if you need to report a vehicle theft:

Year, make, model, and colour of your vehicle
Licence plate and any vehicle identification number (VIN)
Serial numbers for any special equipment
Any dents or scratches that distinguish your vehicle from others

How to protect your vehicle from theft?

Make your vehicle more secure with the following theft prevention tips:

Park your vehicle inside a locked and secure garage.
Police recommend you consider equipping your vehicle with an aftermarket global positioning system (GPS) tracker and/or immobilizer such as the Ghost 2 or TAG system. These systems are proven to deter theft. If stolen, the tracker may assist police in locating the vehicle and/or suspects. Many trackers/immobilizers are insurance approved systems and could provide discounted insurance fees for some vehicles. For details, please speak to your vehicle insurance representative.
Block access to the onboard diagnostic port to prevent thieves from reprograming the vehicle’s key fob. (A simple device can be purchased online).
Use a steering wheel locking device to deter theft.
Place the vehicle key fob inside a radio frequency shielding bag/pouch to block cell signals when not in use. Inside your residence and in a purse or pocket.
Ensure all keys are accounted for and never left in the vehicle or unattended.
Lock your vehicle at all times.
Never leave your vehicle running and unattended.
Consider purchasing a surveillance system and ensure the quality and function will capture any suspicious activity for a 24 hour period.

If you observe suspicious people in your neighborhood, looking into vehicles, we encourage you to report this to police immediately. Doing so will assist investigators to track patterns of criminal behavior and potentially identify suspects.

A crime in-progress can be reported by calling 9-1-1. Any non-emergency incidents can be reported on-line at www.Brantfordpolice.ca or by calling 519-756-7050.

Additionally, information can be provided anonymously to Brantford Crime Stoppers by calling 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/

Public Safety in Partnership with the Community