Male Arrested in Stolen Vehicle with Drugs in Pickering

A male is facing stolen vehicle and drug charges following an investigation in Pickering.

On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., members of West Division responded to an assist police call regarding a stolen vehicle in Pickering. At the same time, police received information that a white Genesis SUV was driving in a dangerous manner and at high speeds.  Officers located the vehicle parked in the area of Liverpool Road and Kingston Road. The driver was observed exiting the vehicle and taken into custody without incident. A search of the suspect located a quantity of cocaine.

Further investigation revealed that the vehicle had previously been towed by ‘East Side Towing’ to what was believed to be the auto repair business ‘AutoFix’ in Georgina, Ontario. The vehicle was reported stolen after the owner attended the location for ‘AutoFix’ and discovered the business did not exist.

Nithoosan SELVAKUMAR, age 35 from Toronto is charged with: Dangerous Operation, Possess Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000, Obstruct Peace Officer, Possession of Schedule I Substance (cocaine), Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor, and Drive Motor Vehicle While Suspended.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Williamson of West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1901.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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