- UPDATE #1- DUFFERIN OPP INVESTIGATING SERIOUS FAIL-TO-REMAIN COLLISION FOLLOWING GAS THEFT - MALE SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
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- UPDATE #1- DUFFERIN OPP INVESTIGATING SERIOUS FAIL-TO-REMAIN COLLISION FOLLOWING GAS THEFT
MALE SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
(DUFFERIN COUNTY) - Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a serious fail to remain motor vehicle collision that occurred following a gas theft in the Village of Mansfield.
On May 13, 2026, at approximately 2:44 pm, Dufferin OPP responded to the Pioneer gas station in Mansfield for reports of a serious fail to remain collision.
The investigation has revealed that a male suspect operating a black Ford SUV with an attached camper trailer allegedly attempted to flee the gas station without paying for fuel. During the incident, the gas station attendant attempted to intervene and was struck by the vehicle.
The victim sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre for treatment.
The suspect vehicle is described as a black Ford SUV displaying stolen licence plate 233 DST. The attached camper trailer was displaying stolen trailer plate 521 DTB.
On May 14, 2026, members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located the vehicle and trailer involved in the fail-to-remain collision that occurred in Mansfield. After officers deployed a spike belt, the suspect fled from police and entered a wooded area. Officers conducted an extensive search of the area and were ultimately able to locate the suspect and take him into custody.
As a result of the investigation, Darbara SINGH MANN, a 53-year-old male from Brampton, has been charged with:
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada (two counts)
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 - in Canada
- Theft
- Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm
- Fail to stop at accident resulting in bodily harm
The victim remains in hospital in stable condition.
The investigation remains ongoing.