Peel Regional Police arrested a 20-year-old man on Thursday who is accused of breaking into dozens of vehicles in Mississauga along with additional suspects who have not yet been identified.
Authorities say they received numerous reports during December 2025 of vehicle break-ins happening in the areas of Kimbermount Avenue, Aquitaine Avenue and Regents Terrace.
The suspects allegedly stole cash, jewellery and credit cards that were left inside the vehicles.
Surveillance footage later pointed investigators to Basil Ass’ad of no fixed address. He was arrested on Jan. 26 and was charged with five offences, including 48 counts of mischief over $5,000, two counts of theft over $5,000, five counts of theft under $5,000 and possession of stolen property.
Police say he faces an additional charge of fraud under $5,000 for attempting to make a purchase with one of the stolen credit cards.
He was held for a bail hearing.
Investigators continue searching for an unspecified number of suspects who they believe assisted Ass’ad with the break-ins. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.