Father and son accused of altering VINs; male wanted for indecent act, sex assault in Pickering

Published Apr 15, 2026  •  2 minute read

Father Amer Kunda and son Sameil Kunda are facing charges in Halton. Photo by Handout /Halton Regional Police

A father and son are facing charges in Halton following a monthslong police investigation into altered vehicle identification numbers.

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Halton Regional Police said an investigation began last November when two vehicles were believed to have altered VINs after inconsistencies were identified with their Ministry of Transportation registrations and documentation.

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Cops allege fake bills of sale and letters of employment were used to register the vehicles to an unsuspecting local company.

During the investigation, police seized a 2023 Ford F-150 stolen out of Mississauga and a 2021 Dodge Charger stolen out of Windsor, both of which had altered VINs.

Two stolen vehicles, a 2021 Dodge Charger and 2023 Ford F-150, were seized by police in Milton. Photo by Handout /Halton Regional Police

Police said 55-year-old Amer Kunda, of Orangeville, was charged Feb. 4 with two counts of possession of property obtained by crime – obliterated VIN, five counts of uttering forged documents, and three counts each of disobeying a court order and driving while under suspension.

The following month, police charged 28-yer-old Sameil Kunda, of Milton, with two counts each of uttering forged documents and driving while under suspension.

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Cops said both accused were released from custody pending a future court date.

Investigators believe there may be additional offences and released photos of the accused.

Police ask anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416, or anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

A male suspect is wanted following an alleged indecent act and sexual assault in Pickering. Photo by Handout /Durham Regional Police

Male wanted for indecent act, sex assault in Pickering

A male suspect is wanted by police following an alleged indecent act and sexual assault in Pickering in recent weeks.

Durham Regional Police said the suspect committed the offences on two separate occasions at a store located inside The Shops at Pickering City Centre on Kingston Rd.

Police said, on March 26, a male entered a clothing store. While using a change room, the suspect allegedly exposed his genitals to customers and staff. He was then escorted off the property by mall security.

The second incident occurred on April 2, police said, when the same suspect returned to the clothing store and allegedly sexually assaulted a female employee. The victim did not suffer any physical injuries.

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Cops said the suspect fled the area prior to officers arriving at the scene.

Investigators describe the suspect as Brown, approximately 5-foot-5 to 5-foot-8 with a thin build and black facial hair.

Police ask anyone who can identify the suspect or has any cellphone, dash cam, surveillance footage, or any information about this incident to contact Det. Dunbar of the Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 x 5344, or submit an anonymous tip by calling Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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