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A North York man has been arrested following an investigation into a series of break and enter crimes in Oakville.
Between Friday, January 5th and Saturday, January 13th, there were 14 early evening break and enters to residential homes in southeast Oakville.
The suspects primarily targeted luxury homes between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Suspects gained entry by smashing the rear patio glass doors and stole jewelry, cash, and other valuables.
On Tuesday, January 16th, Toronto Police officers interrupted a similar style residential break and enter in progress and were able to arrest one of the suspects.
HRPS Investigators were able to link the suspect to the break-ins in Oakville.
On Friday, January 19th, HRPS officers arrested 51-year-old Paata Porchkhidze of North York.
He has been charged by the HRPS with the following:
- Break and Entering to Commit (five counts)
- Disguise with Intent (two counts)
Investigators believe the accused to be part of an organized group committing break and enters across the GTA and is seeking additional suspects.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation 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.
ORIGINAL (Published on Friday, January 12th at 12: 14 p.m.)
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a series of break and enters in southeast Oakville.
On Tuesday, January 9th, between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., officers responded to two break-ins in the same neighbourhood. Investigators believe these incidents to be related and committed by an organized crew of suspects. Thieves are taking advantage of reduced daylight hours and targeting homes at a time when people may not have arrived home from work.
Suspects are smashing a rear window or patio door and targeting the primary bedroom looking for jewelry, cash, and other valuables.
No arrests have been made.
The HRPS has provided a list of safety tips to help deter break and enter crimes:
- Make your residence appear occupied when no one is home (consider timers for lights and electronics)
- Lock and secure all windows and doors
- Consider installing interior and exterior video cameras
- Establish open lines of communication with neighbours and report any suspicious activity to the police
Click here to learn more on how to protect yourself against a break and enter.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation 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.
