Region of Peel \u2013 Investigators from the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) have charged four individuals following an investigation into a series organized retail thefts across the Greater Toronto Area.\u00a0<\/p>\n
On June 18, officers attended a reported theft at a business in the area of Clayhill Road and Dundas Street West in Mississauga. Through the investigation, detectives identified several suspects and connected them to additional retail theft incidents throughout Peel Region.<\/p>\n
On July 20, investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of Mississauga Road and Mayfield Road in Brampton. During the search, officers recovered approximately $15,000 worth of property stolen from several retailers, including fitness, department, and pharmacy stores, where electronics, health and fitness products, household goods, health supplements, and cosmetics were stolen. Officers also seized two vehicles, jewelry and cash in various currencies.<\/p>\n
As a result of the investigation, the following individuals from Brampton have been arrested and charged:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Czuljana Ciecierska, 43<\/p>\n
Theft Under $5,000 x7
\nTheft Over $5,000
\nPossession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
\nLaundering Proceeds of Crime\u00a0 <\/p>\n
Dawid Ciecierski, 47<\/p>\n
Theft Under $5,000 x4
\nTheft Over $5,000
\nPossession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
\nLaundering Proceeds of Crime\u00a0 <\/p>\n
Dawid Ciecierski, 21<\/p>\n
Theft Under $5,000 x3
\nPossession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
\nLaundering Proceeds of Crime\u00a0<\/p>\n
Danuta Towinska, 20<\/p>\n
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.<\/p>\n
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 11 Division CIB at 905-453-2121, ext. 1133.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, Peel Police will host the Retail Organized Crime Conference in October, bringing together law enforcement agencies, retail sector partners, and government partners to advance collaboration and develop a unified approach to disrupting organized retail crime that impacts our communities.<\/p>\n
QUICK FACTS\u00a0<\/p>\n
This year, Peel Regional Police have made 611 arrests and laid 1,276 charges in connection to retail theft.<\/p>\n
QUOTE\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOrganized retail crime continues to fuel violent criminal activity, including drug trafficking and robberies, in our communities extending beyond simply stolen merchandise. That\u2019s why Peel Regional Police investigators will be relentless in identifying those responsible, holding them to account, and ensuring our communities are safe.\u201d<\/p>\n
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