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4 more charged in Mississauga car theft where man was struck by stolen Porsche

Peel police say they have arrested and charged four more people in connectionwith a vehicle theft caught on video where a man was struck with his own SUVearlier this month.

2 men, 2 youths face series of charges connected to brazen Sept. 6 theft caught on video

Peel Regional Police say this man was targeted for vehicle theft on Sept. 6 while selling his Porsche SUV on Auto Trader. Moments after this frame grab, security camera footage shows the female driver running over the man as she backs the vehicle onto the street in Mississauga.
The Sept. 6 theft of a luxury Porsche Cayenne SUV from a driveway in Mississaga was caught on security video. (Peel Regional Police)

Peel police say they have arrested and charged four more people in connectionwith a vehicle theft caught on video where a man was struck with his own SUVin Mississaugaearlier this month.

In a news release Friday, police said two men from Toronto, aged 36 and 21, face a number of charges, including possession of an automobile master key. The Criminal Code of Canada defines an automobile master key as an instrument designed or modified to operate the ignition or locks of a series of vehicles.

Two youths were similarly charged with possession of property obtained by crime, according to police. One of the youths also faces one count of failure to comply with bail conditions. The news release did not include their ages.

"Investigators believe these individuals to be part of an organized group responsible for various serious offences and anticipate laying further charges and identifying additional suspects," the release said.

The arrests come after the brazen daytime theft of a luxury Porsche Cayenne SUV in Mississauga on Sept. 6. During the theft, an 18-year-old Brampton woman slammed into the SUV's owner, who had listed the vehicle for sale on AutoTrader.

The shocking incident was captured on security videothat wasreleased publicly by police on Sept. 18 as investigators searched for the woman.

WATCH | Porsche owner runover during daytime theft:

Video captures moment alleged car thief runs over man

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Peel Regional Police has released security camera video showing a woman run over a man while allegedly stealing his Porsche SUV earlier this month in Mississauga. Police say the woman was pretending to be interested in buying the car. CBCs Britnei Bilhete has the story.

She turned herself into police the next day and was charged withtheft of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation causing bodily harm and failure to remain after an accident causing bodily harm.

The woman also faces further charges brought by Toronto police related to a vehicle theft and attempted theft in the city.

The Porsche Cayenne stolen in Mississaugawas recovered by police, as was a blue BMW X5 believed to have been involved in the theft. Police said the BMW had previously been reported stolen to Toronto police.