In Peel Region, Canada, a flashy red sports sedan drew the attention of law enforcement. For several nights, a red BMW M5 allegedly took part in illegal street racing. The car traveled without license plates, and its driver had his face hidden behind a ski mask on blocks around Mississauga and Toronto.
According to the Safer Roads Team of the Peel Regional Police, the same vehicle was spotted on multiple occasions. The incidents unfolded between late August and late October. Investigators ultimately identified the driver as Tarman Toor, a 24-year-old Brampton resident. He now faces nine charges related to street racing and dangerous driving. Police describe him as a regular participant in this kind of racing. A case of a BMW M5 without plates in Canada that underscores the authorities’ resolve—and raises questions about what this young driver actually risks.
A Red BMW M5 Spotted Repeatedly in Street Racing in Ontario
On August 30, around 1:06 a.m., officers observed a red BMW M5. The car was involved in a street race in the Explorer Drive and Satellite Drive area of Mississauga. This episode kicked off a three-month investigation into dangerous driving.
On September 26, the same car was spotted twice more, again according to police. First in the Meadowpine Boulevard and Danbro Crescent area. The vehicle allegedly ran a red light at the Winston Churchill Boulevard intersection with Highway 401. Later, the red BMW M5 was seen again, speeding near Clayson Road and Bartor Road, this time in Toronto. Across all these episodes, police say the car was driven without license plates, and the driver concealed his face with a ski mask.
How Peel Police Identified the Masked Driver and What He Faces in Canada
Following these repeated sightings, investigators managed to name the suspected driver. According to the Peel Regional Police report, it was Tarman Toor, 24, of Brampton. On October 28, a Criminal Code warrant was executed at a Brampton residence. The operation led to the arrest of the young man and the seizure of his BMW M5.
Officials say he faces three counts of Dangerous Operation, three counts of Disguise with Intent, and three counts of Race a Motor Vehicle. He is slated to appear later in the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton. All charges have yet to be proven in court, and the young man retains the presumption of innocence.
The case comes amid a broader crackdown on stunt driving in the Peel region. Since the start of the year, authorities have logged 214 stunt-driving charges and made 119 arrests under the Highway Traffic Act. In Ontario, this behavior can trigger immediate vehicle seizure for up to fourteen days. A driver’s license can also be administratively suspended for up to thirty days. And as media remind, a conviction for dangerous driving can carry several years in prison under Canadian law. “Road safety in Peel remains a priority for our service. Illegal street racing poses a clear and present danger to all road users. I commend our Safer Roads Team for their work in identifying and arresting individuals who put our community at risk,” said Marc Andrews, Assistant Chief, as quoted by the Peel Regional Police.
