Caledon Mayor Annette Groves is speaking out after a local transportation business was struck by gunfire for the second time in less than two weeks, as police investigate what they believe may be part of a broader extortion campaign targeting the region.
According to Ontario Provincial Police, the most recent shooting occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 6 at a transportation truck company on Perdue Court, near Airport and Midfield roads in Caledon. When reporters from CTV News Toronto visited the site, they observed extensive damage to the front of the building, including shattered doors and multiple bullet holes. No injuries were reported.
Police confirmed they were also called to the same address on Dec. 26, shortly after 1 a.m., for a similar targeted shooting. Investigators believe both incidents were deliberate and are treating them as connected to suspected extortion attempts.
Speaking to CTV News Toronto, Mayor Groves said Caledon has zero tolerance for such criminal activity and emphasized that authorities are working aggressively to identify and hold those responsible accountable.
“These incidents leave people living in fear — not just business owners, but their families and employees as well,” Groves said, noting the significant psychological toll on victims despite the absence of physical injuries.
OPP say the issue extends beyond a single business. The Caledon and Dufferin detachments have investigated more than 45 extortion-related cases since December 2023. Police say the incidents often involve threatening phone calls or text messages demanding large sums of money, with suspects demonstrating knowledge of victims’ homes or workplaces.
Investigators also noted that many of the reported cases appear to target members of the South Asian community. Throughout 2024 and 2025, several properties across Caledon and Dufferin County were damaged by gunfire in incidents believed to be linked to extortion threats.
Police are urging anyone who receives threatening communications to contact authorities immediately, avoid responding to the messages, and block the originating numbers as part of their safety precautions.
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre defines extortion as unlawfully obtaining money, property or services through coercion. Police continue to stress that community vigilance and timely reporting are critical as investigations into these incidents remain ongoing.