Day: August 18, 2024

490 break and enters in the last three months in Mississauga and Brampton
Break-and-enters are among the most common crimes in Mississauga and Brampton, with just shy of 500 reported incidents in the last three months.
According to Peel Regional Police data, there were 490 break-and-enters from May 16 to August 17.
This works out to an average of five or more crimes of this kind committed each day.
Compared to earlier this year (January to April 2024), 446 break-ins were reported. The recent number of cases means break-ins have gone up nearly 10%.
Both cities saw their fair share of crimes of this nature with 309 of these incidents happening in Mississauga and the other 181 in Brampton.
The map below shows where the break-and-enters took place:The data also highlights that the following places were targeted: 242 houses, 20 apartments, 29 residential garages or sheds, 11 construction sites, 18 schools, two factories, one gas station, two offices, 28 restaurants, 29 stores and 108 were “unidentified” businesses.
Queen Street—18 occurrences
As of August 17 with the investigations into the majority of these cases, 402 are still ongoing, 60 are considered solved, and 28 have been deemed unsolved.
Here are some notable break-in incidents between May and August of this year:
Boy, 14, among four teens charged in gunpoint home invasions
3 people stabbed, 3 teens charged in 2 home invasions targeting luxury vehicles in Brampton
Mississauga man who faced several charges following a home invasion
Man charged in armed home invasion and two other robberies
Peel police say some properties are more likely to be targeted than others, such as corner lots, homes that back onto parks, and other open spaces, as well as homes that do not appear to be maintained or “lived in.”
“Residential break-ins are typically crimes of opportunity,” police say. Burglars target certain properties based on characteristics that will increase their chances of breaking in without getting caught.
There may never be a month without incidents related to break-ins. However, the positive news is that there are safety measures community members can adopt to safeguard themselves and their families.
Peel police advise residents to follow these tips:
Ensure that shrubs and hedges around the property are maintained to have clear lines of sight to all accessible windows and doors.
Keep garage and screen doors locked, even while at home.
Get to know the neighbours and join forces by looking out for each other’s properties.
Consider installing a second locking device for windows and any sliding doors.

The driver involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 410 in Mississauga yesterday has died, provincial police say.
Emergency crews were called to the scene of the crash on the highway’s southbound off-ramp to Highway 401 just after 6 p.m. on Saturday evening.
In a news release issued Sunday morning, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said the vehicle was on the ramp when it rolled into a ditch. Multiple citizens assisted officers in removing the driver from the vehicle and life-saving measures were attempted, police said.The driver, a 23-year-old Brampton man, was the only occupant of the vehicle and was transported to hospital in critical condition. He was later pronounced dead, according to police.
Police said the cause of the crash is unknown at this time. Road closures in the area were in effect for approximately three hours for an investigation, but have since reopened.

Environment Canada warns of heavy rain across region on Sunday
It’s going to be a very rainy Sunday in much of Ontario today.
Environment Canada has issued weather alerts for southern and central Ontario that include special weather statements advising of significant rainfall, or in some areas rainfall warnings that warn of heavy downpours and thunderstorms.
The advisory for areas under a special weather statement can change to a rainfall warning as storms move through.
Following are two weather advisories issued this morning:
Kitchener – Cambridge – Region of Waterloo
Guelph – Erin – Southern Wellington County
Halton Hills – Milton
Newmarket – Georgina – Northern York Region
Innisfil – New Tecumseth – Angus
Rain, at times heavy, is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.
Additional rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm. Rainfall rates of up to 40 mm in an hour.

Extreme weather in parts of Canada causes major flooding, power outages
CNN— Extreme weather in parts of Canada is causing flooding and power outages in several areas, including Toronto, Mississauga, and North Dumfries Township.
Environment Canada issued several weather alerts Saturday, including rainfall warnings and a severe thunderstorms watch.
In Toronto, extremely heavy rain continues as of 3:08 p.m., with rainfall amounts of 100 to 200 mm. Mississauga is also experiencing heavy rain that is expected to continue this afternoon through Sunday, according to Environment Canada.In the Waterloo Region, emergency services provided support across the area “after a tornado warning and reports of a tornado touching down in North Dumfries Township,” according to a news release from Waterloo Regional Police.“At approximately 11 a.m., police responded to reports of a tornado touching down in the area of Greenfield Road between Northumberland Street and Trussler Road in Ayr,” the release read. “Multiple homes and businesses in the area sustained property damage, and several trees and power lines were downed.”
According to the Waterloo Regional Police, power is out for approximately 3,000 customers in Ayr due to the storm.
“No physical injuries were reported in North Dumfries Township or throughout Waterloo Region due to the tornado and severe weather,” the release read.
Mississauga Fire said in a post on X that firefighters assisted pedestrians in areas impacted by flooding. There were also several road closures.
“Some roads are experiencing localized flooding. Stay safe and plan your route accordingly,” Mississauga Fire said.
Toronto Pearson Airport Saturday experienced service interruption due to weather conditions.
“Due to a disruptive storm system over Toronto Pearson airport this afternoon for a sustained period of time, there are many resulting flight diversions and ground delays. This is having a major impact on passengers,” Toronto Pearson Airport posted on X. “Travellers are encouraged to check with their airlines before leaving for the airport. Updates to follow.”