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A pair of residential break-ins are being investigated by the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS).
The first of which occurred at roughly 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 14th in the northeast area of Oakville. Three male suspects broke into a residence. The suspects physically forced their way through the front door, and entered the residence acquiring keys for a Mercedes G Wagon, which was then taken from the residence garage. Residents were home at the time of entry; however, no interaction between the suspects and residents occurred. No physical injuries were sustained as a result.
No weapons were observed and no arrests have been made.
All three suspects remain outstanding and are described by the HRPS as:
- Suspect (1) – Male, medium build, 5 to 6 feet tall, wearing dark coloured clothing and a facial covering.
- Suspect (2) – Male, thin build, 5 to 6 feet tall, wearing dark coloured pants and a light-coloured coat. Wearing a facial covering.
- Suspect (3) – Male, heavy build, 5 to 6 feet tall, wearing dark coloured pants and a light-coloured coat. Wearing a facial covering.
The suspect vehicle is described as a dark coloured mid sized SUV
The second case happened at 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 21st in the southeast area of Oakville. Four male suspects reportedly broke into the residence. They used a hammer to break the front door glass, gaining access to the home where they were confronted by a resident. The suspects made demands for the vehicle keys, looking specifically for those belonging to the homeowners Mercedes G Wagon. Several vehicle keys were obtained; however, due to vehicle security features the vehicles were unable to be started causing the suspects to abandon their efforts and flee the scene on foot.
The resident did not sustain any physical injuries. No weapons observed. No arrests have been made.
All four suspects remain outstanding and are described by the HRPS as:
- Suspect (1) – Male, early 20’s, light skin, medium build, wearing dark coloured clothing and a black facial covering.
- Suspect (2) – Male, early 20’s, black, thin build, wearing dark coloured clothing and a black facial covering.
- Suspect (3) – Male, early 20’s, black, thin build, wearing dark coloured clothing and a black facial covering.
- Suspect (4) – Male, early 20’s, black, medium/heavy build, wearing dark coloured clothing and a black facial covering.
The suspect vehicle was also described as a dark coloured compact SUV.
Given the similarities between the two break and enters, investigators believe the two incidents may be related.
Anyone with information regarding these investigations is asked to 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.
