And that’s all, folks!
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested the final suspect in a massive break and enter investigation.
On Friday, December 8th, 38-year-old Marcel Blackburn of Hagersville was arrested in Oakville. He has been charged with 68 Break and Enter related offences and one breach of probation charge.
He was the final suspect from a group of four that was wanted by the HRPS for thefts and break-ins across the GTA and southern Ontario.
Blackburn was held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.
The HRPS issued a ‘thank you’ to the public for your support in bringing this investigation to an end.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation can also contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
PREVIOUS UPDATE (Published on Wednesday, December 6th at 12:43 p.m.)
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested two more suspects in an ongoing investigation.
After arresting 36-year-old Paul Nkrumah last week, officers were able to make additional arrests on Tuesday, December 5th. 33-year-old Jordan Saccucci of Mississauga and 41-year-old Dumark Lindsay of Mississauga were arrested in Oakville. They have each been charged with 68 Break and Enter related offences.
Both accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.
Police also recovered the Chevrolet Tahoe RST pictured in the initial article. It was located in Brampton with fake plates attached to it and determined to be stolen.
37-year-old Marcel Blackburn of Hagersville remains wanted in connection with this investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation can also contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
PREVIOUS UPDATE (Published on Monday, December 4th at 10:51 a.m.)
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested one of the four suspects in an ongoing break-and-enter investigation.
On Thursday November 30th, police arrested 36-year-old Paul Nkrumah of Brampton. He was arrested by HRPS officers in Smithville. At the time of his arrest, Nkrumah was in possession of a stolen Jeep Cherokee.
In addition to the break and enter charges he was wanted for, Nkrumah is now facing charges of:
- Dangerous Drive
- Flight from Police
- Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest
- Possession of Stolen Property over $5000.
Nkrumah was held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation can also contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
ORIGINAL (Published on Tuesday, November 28th at 11:26 a.m.)
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has identified a group of four suspects who are all wanted in connection to a spree of home break-ins across Halton, as well as the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA) and Southern Ontario.
On Tuesday, November 21st, search warrants were executed at four residences associated to the suspects, located in Mississauga, Brampton, and Hagersville. As a result, police recovered numerous items believed to have been stolen from various break and enters; however, the suspects were not located and have not been arrested.
Arrest warrants have been issued for the suspects in relation to 30 residential break and enters in the regions of Halton, Peel, York, Caledon, and Hamilton.
The four men have been identified as:
- 33-year-old Jordan Saccucci of Mississauga
- also known to frequent the Innisfil area
- 37-year-old Marcel Blackburn of Hagersville
- also known to frequent the GTA
- 36-year-old Paul Nkrumah of Brampton
- 41-year-old Dumark Lindsay of Mississauga
- also known to frequent the Brampton/Mayfield area
It’s believed the suspects are aware they are wanted but have not turned themselves in to police. To the contrary, police believe the suspects have continued their activity and are believed to be involved in recent residential break and enters that took place November 22nd and 23rd in Oakville, Mississauga and York.
The HRPS would like to remind all communities to be vigilant of suspicious or unfamiliar vehicles parked in residential driveways in their neighbourhoods – in particular, newer model SUVs and pick-up trucks.
The suspects may approach the front door of residences during daytime hours with their identities concealed using surgical masks or face coverings, and wear hoods and gloves. If confronted by home owners, the suspects may provide an unconvincing excuse pertaining to some sort of construction or landscaping service before quickly departing.
The suspects were last observed operating a newer model black Chevrolet Tahoe RST. The men have ties to the GTHA, but are believed to have traveled to other parts of the province to conduct break and enters.
Police urge the suspects to obtain legal counsel and turn themselves in as soon as possible.
Members of the public should not approach the suspects. If seen, please call 911, or contact the Halton Regional Police Service at 905 825 4777.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation can also contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
