See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source
Peel Police arrested a Brampton man and charged him with multiple counts in a break-and-enter investigation.
Over the past two months, officers from 22 Division investigated a series of overnight break and enters at commercial properties in the Queen St. E. and Kennedy Rd. area of Brampton.
The alleged incidents involved several restaurants, retail stores and other commercial establishments.
Police allege the accused targeted these businesses in the overnight hours, gaining entry by smashing front glass doors or windows with a rock or brick. The police also allege that cash registers and safes were targeted, and several businesses sustained significant damage.
On Thursday at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers located the suspect at the Brampton Go Station and placed him in handcuffs.
Shane Jason Elliot, 45, of Brampton, was arrested and charged with 13 counts of break and enter, committing an indictable offence and four counts of break and enter with intent.
Officers also seized clothing believed to be connected to some of the alleged incidents.
Investigators are asking anyone with information or video surveillance related to these incidents to contact (905) 453-2121, ext. 2121.
Three suspects on the loose
Toronto Police is requesting the public’s assistance locating three suspects in an alleged theft investigation.
Between Jan. 14 and Oct. 11 of this year, Toronto Police allege that a group of individuals were responsible for theft incidents at multiple retail outlets across the city.
The police also allege the suspects were working together. Police say the combined losses during these alleged theft incidents totaled $35,606.80.
On Oct. 11, the police arrested two Toronto residents in 35-year-old Jacob Doucette and 31-year-old Camille Dobson-Boire.
Doucette was charged with 12 counts of theft under $5,000; five counts of disguise with intent and seven counts of failure to comply.
Dobson-Boire was charged with nine counts of theft under $5,000; four counts of disguise with intent and 10 counts of disobeying a court order.
Police say three suspects have evaded capture.
Richard Hoskins, 45, of Toronto, is wanted for seven counts of theft under $5,000; seven counts of disguise with intent and 15 counts of failure to comply. He is described as 5-foot-10, with short brown hair and blue eyes.
Charles Clarke, 42, of Toronto, is wanted for 25 counts of theft under $5,000; five counts of failure to comply. Clarke is described as 5-foot-11, with long black hair and brown eyes.
Evan Douglas-Fish, 28, of Toronto, is wanted for 17 counts of theft under $5,000 and five counts of disguise with intent. Douglas-Fish is 5-foot-11, with a thin build, short brown hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1100 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 (TIPS).
Mischief charges
A 24-year-old Toronto woman was arrested by Toronto Police at a bike lane demonstration earlier this week.
On Thursday at approximately 3:10 p.m., the police were in the Bloor St. W., and Royal York Rd. area when the alleged incident occurred.
Cops allege that the suspect, who was using a wheelchair at the time, positioned her on one of the curb barriers, interfering with its removal. Police say they directed the accused to leave the scene multiple times, but she refused. Police claim the accused got out of her wheelchair and moved into the middle of the bike lane, impeding the road work. She was arrested at that point.
Aly Vanwyck-Smart was charged with mischief and obstructing a peace officer.
She is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 8.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3505 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 (TIPS).
One man dead
A 45-year-old man is dead following a collision in Uxbridge.
On Friday, at approximately 4:43 p.m., officers from Durham Regional Police responded to a two-motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Sandford Rd. and Uxbridge Concession Rd. 3.
Durham Police say a 53-year-old man was driving a silver Acura sedan southbound on the Concession Road, approaching the stop sign at Sandford. As the Acura entered the intersection, it collided with a Ford F-150 travelling eastbound on Sandford. The 45-year-old passenger in the Acura was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Acura was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre with serious injuries. The 46-year-old driver of the Ford was transported to a local hospital. He suffered minor injuries in the collision.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Det. Const. Lee of the Collision Investigation Unit at 905-579-1520 (toll free 1-888-579-1520) ext. 5231.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
ganderson@postmedia.com