Police in York Region have laid additional charges in a wide-ranging investigation into a series of overnight residential break-ins that targeted vacant homes across multiple jurisdictions, including Halton.
Investigators with the York Regional Police Integrated Property Crime Task Force say Project Lone Wolf began in October 2024 after a spike in coordinated break and enters at unoccupied homes during fall and winter months. Police allege the suspects disabled alarm systems and security cameras by cutting wires and using radio-frequency jammers, stealing items such as jewelry, handbags and cash that could be quickly moved to waiting vehicles. The investigation involved cooperation with Durham Regional Police, Halton Regional Police and the Ontario Provincial Police to identify suspects and potential victims.
On November 19th, 2025, the primary suspect, Sean Mackey of Toronto, was arrested on outstanding warrants and has since been charged in connection with 28 residential break and enters dating from January 2024 to October 2025. Investigators say an additional suspect has now been charged as the investigation continues. A search warrant executed at a Toronto residence resulted in the recovery of stolen property, and police believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward.
Anyone who experienced an overnight residential break and enter involving rear glass doors between April and November 2025 is asked to review photos of recovered property. A verification process will be required before any items are returned.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Integrated Property Crime Task Force at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7232. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
ORIGINAL (Published on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, at 10:38 a.m.)
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) played a part in a recent investigation into overnight residential break-ins across York Region.
In October 2024, the York Regional Police Integrated Property Crime Task Force (ICPTF) launched an investigation into a series of residential break and enters they believed to have been perpetrated by the same suspects. The suspects targeted unoccupied homes that appeared to be vacant while the homeowners were away during the fall and winter months.
The suspects carried out coordinated overnight break and enters – stealing jewelry, handbags, cash and other items that could be easily transported from the residence to waiting vehicles.
Investigators cooperated with other police jurisdictions, including the HRPS, in order to identify suspects, gather evidence, and to assist in identifying additional victims.
As a result of the investigation, three suspects have been arrested and warrants have been issued for an additional three. A full list of charges can be found here.
Investigators have been unable to locate the outstanding suspects and are appealing to the public for information.
The suspects are encouraged to seek legal advice and turn themselves in. Investigators are reminding the public that anyone providing assistance to them could be subject to criminal charges.
As a result of search warrants executed at residences in the City of Oshawa, numerous items have been recovered. A Dropbox folder has been set up with photos of the items that have not yet been claimed. Anyone who was a victim of a residential break and enter between September 2024 to March 2025 is asked to review the photos and contact police if any of the items belong to you. There will be a process to verify ownership before collecting any property.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Integrated Property Crime Task Force at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7232, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
