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A Brampton man has been charged with breaking and entering after a hobby shop in Milton was robbed of remote-controlled vehicles and other accessories.
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Halton Regional Police said they investigated a series of break-ins at Milton Hobbies on Main St. E. that began in May. They said the business was broken into on four separate occasions, resulting in property damage and about $14,000 worth of merchandise being stolen.
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The 1 District criminal investigations bureau took over the investigation and identified a suspect who they believe is allegedly responsible for three of the break-ins.
Police said they executed a search warrant on Wednesday at a residence in Brampton and on an associated vehicle. “Multiple” remote-controlled vehicles and accessories were allegedly recovered.
Sahilpreet Dhaliwal, 25, was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and three counts of break and enter.
“The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton,” police said. “The investigation is ongoing and further arrests are anticipated.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the 1 District criminal investigations bureau at 905-825-4777, Ext. 2416, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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