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

From June 24 to July 25, Peel Regional Police data indicates that a combined 324 vehicle thefts occurred across both cities — 180 in Mississauga, 112 in Brampton, and one incident in Toronto 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, 199 are cars, 19 are motorcycles, 48 are trucks and 27 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:

Airport Road — three occurrences
Britannia Road — five occurrences
Caroga Drive— three occurrences
City Centre Drive — seven occurrences
Courtneypark Drive — eight occurrences
Dixie Road — seven occurrences
Glen Erin Drive — three occurrences
Great Lakes Drive — nine occurrences
Kennedy Road — five occurrences
Main Street — six occurrences
McLaughlin Road — five occurrences
Mississauga Road — five occurrences
Mississauga Valley Boulevard — three occurrences
North Sheridan Way — three occurrences
Peel Centre Drive — three occurrences
Queen Street — four occurrences
Southdown Road — three occurrences
Terminal Three Road — six occurrences
Viscount Road — four occurrences

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

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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