Peel Regional Police say Shane Jason Elliot, 45, of Brampton, has been arrested and charged following a break-in spree in Brampton. (Photo: PRP)
Police have charged a Brampton man who investigators say is behind a string of over a dozen break-ins in the city’s downtown.
Peel Regional Police say there have been some 20 break-and-enters over the span of two months in the downtown Brampton core and the Queen Street East and Kennedy Road area.
Police say the break-ins happened overnight at several restaurants, retail stores and commercial establishments, where a suspect gained entry by smashing front glass doors or windows with a rock or brick.
“Cash registers and safes were targeted, and several businesses sustained significant damage,” investigators say.
Police identified one suspect linked to all 20 break-ins, who was arrested on Sept. 24.
Peel police say Shane Jason Elliot, 45, of Brampton, has been arrested and charged with 13 counts break, enter and commit an indictable offence, and four counts of break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence.
Investigators are asking anyone with information or video surveillance related to these incidents to contact Peel police by calling 905-453-2121. ext. 2121. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.
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