The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid multiple charges in response to a series of break and enter incidents occurring at private residences in Oakville.

Between February 3 2024 and March 13 2024, the HRPS responded to 3 separate break and enters occurring at 3 private residences in Oakville. Investigation determined the homes were unoccupied at the time and accessed by forcing entry through glass doors and windows. Property taken consisted of various personal items including cash and banking cards. As a result of one of the break and enters a Ford Explorer was stolen and later recovered in Hamilton.

In response to these entries the 2 District Criminal Investigation Bureau took carriage of the investigation.

As a result of the investigation, on August 13 2024, a 16-year-old male resident of Oakville was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Break and Enter – Commit an Indictable Offence (3 Counts)
  • Disguise with Intent (3 Counts)
  • Theft of Motor Vehicle

The accused has been held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

 

Media Inquiries:

Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations

905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca