More than 300 vehicles were reportedly stolen in Mississauga and Brampton over the last 31 days.

From July 22 to Aug. 22, Peel Regional Police data indicates that a combined 304 vehicle thefts occurred across both cities — 175 in Mississauga, 126 in Brampton, and three incidents in Caledon that fell under Peel police jurisdiction.

Unlike previous reports, Peel Regional Police did not provide an updated breakdown of cases that had been solved, remained under investigation or were deemed unsolved.

Of the stolen vehicles, 208 are cars, 28 are motorcycles, 51 are trucks and 17 were listed as “others.”

The following map shows where these auto thefts took place:

The data also points to the most common hotspots in Peel Region this month, where three or more vehicles were reported stolen:

Admiral Boulevard — three occurrences
Airport Road — 10 occurrences
Argentia Road— five occurrences
Bramalea Road— three occurrences
Britannia Road — six occurrences
Caroga Drive— three occurrences
City Centre Drive — four occurrences
Courtneypark Drive — five occurrences
Derry Road— three occurrences
Dixie Road — 10 occurrences
Dundas Street— five occurrences
Great Lakes Drive — six occurrences
Huronatrio Street— six occurrences
Kennedy Road — three occurrences
Lakeshore Road— three occurrences
Main Street —three occurrences
Queen Street — four occurrences
Sandalwood Parkway — five occurrences
Silver Maple Court — three occurrences

Here are three notable auto theft stories from July and August:

Peel police have shared helpful tips to prevent individuals from falling victim to auto thefts:

if possible, park your vehicle in a locked garage, as the majority of the vehicles have been stolen from driveways.
use a steering wheel lock. It will also act as a visible deterrent.
install a lock on the data port. This simple device can be purchased online and blocks access to the computer port where thieves gain access to reprogram the vehicle’s keys.
consider purchasing a quality video surveillance system. Ensure cameras are properly placed and functioning for day and night use. Familiarize yourself with the system so it can be reviewed and accessed immediately.


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