CRIME OF THE WEEK MISSISSAUGA
RELEASE # 2010-19a

Peel Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying  a male suspect believed to be responsible for two bank robberies in Peel Region.
 
On Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a suspect entered the Bank of Nova Scotia located at 660 Eglinton Avenue West, vaulted over the counter and made a demand for cash. A gun was indicated, but not seen.  After receiving some cash, the suspect fled the bank.
 
The suspect wore a white sleeved shirt, with long black sleeves, blue jeans, a light-coloured baseball hat, white running shoes and a latex glove on his left hand. He was also seen carrying a black bag.
 
On Monday, August 30, 2010, at approximately 9:35 a.m., a suspect entered the Bank of Nova Scotia located at 1825 Dundas Street East and displayed a handgun tucked in the front of his pants.   The suspect then jumped over the counter, made verbal demands for money and then made off with a quantity of cash.
 
In this incident the suspect was wearing a beige shirt, blue jeans, a blue baseball cap and reading glasses. His right arm appeared to be bandaged up.
 
The suspect in both incidents is described as: Male, white, 5’8”- 5’10” tall, with a thin build and an estimated age in his 40’s.
 
Investigators believe that the suspect in both robberies is the same individual. Investigators also believe that this suspect is responsible for several bank robberies in York Region.
 
To view surveillance photos of the suspect, please select the following links;
[Photo 1] [Photo 2] [Photo 3]

CRIME OF THE WEEK BRAMPTON
RELEASE # 2010-18b

Peel Crime Stoppers is seeking your assistance in identifying the 3 male suspects pictured below, who are responsible for a string of break and enters at the Brampton Towers complex located in the area of Charolais Boulevard and McMurchy Avenue in Brampton. 

CRIME OF THE WEEK BRAMPTON
RELEASE # 2010-18b2

On Thursday, February 5, 2009, at 9:00 a.m., 27 year-old Poonam Litt left her family residence in the area of Bramalea Road and Bovaird Drive East. Her intended destination was her place of employment, located in the area of Torbram Road and Bovaird Drive East.   Mrs. Litt never arrived at work and her whereabouts are still unknown. 
 
Members of Mrs. Litt’s family have posted a $25,000.00 reward for any information that will lead police to the whereabouts of Poonam Litt. 
 
Mrs. Litt’s family has provided officers with video footage of her, which has been posted on “You Tube”. Members of the public are encouraged to watch this video and report any information they may have regarding the whereabouts of Mrs. Litt.
 
To view the Punjabi version of the video, please select; [YouTube - Punjabi].
 
To view the English version of the video, please select; [YouTube - English].
 
Poonam Litt is described as:   South Asian female, 5’4” tall, 130 lbs., with brown eyes and black, shoulder-length hair.   At the time of her disappearance she was wearing a black coat and blue jeans.
 
A photograph of Poonam Litt can be seen at [Litt ].
 
The investigation into Mrs. Litt’s disappearance is still ongoing and has involved a number of officers.  The circumstances surrounding Mrs. Litt’s disappearance are disturbing and investigators will not simply close this file. Any and all investigative leads will be followed-up on. Investigators would like to encourage members of the public who may have information in regards to this matter to come forward and speak to them. Investigators can be reached at (905) 453-2121, ext. 2133.

CRIME OF THE WEEK MISSISSAUGA
RELEASE #2010-16a

The focus of our Crime of the Week is a vicious jewelry store robbery, and Peel Crime Stoppers is seeking your assistance in identifying the robbers.

On Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at approximately 10:30 a.m. two suspects entered the Alexander Jewelers located at 221 Queen Street South in Mississauga.    They approached the victim who was working and alone in the store at the time.    The suspects identified themselves as Fraud Investigators and showed the victim a silver police looking badge.  The suspects then made their way behind the counter with one suspect holding a handgun at his side.   A struggled took place between the victim and two suspects and the victim was pistol whipped about the head.   Two witnesses entered the store during the struggle and the 2 suspects fled the store empty handed.   They were last seen on foot heading southbound on Queen Street and eastbound on Mill Street.

 The suspects are described as:

1. Male, black, mid 20’s, 6’2”, 180 lbs, narrow face, goatee, short black hair, athletic build.   He was wearing a dark blue military ribbed sweater with shoulder patches, dark pants, dark shoes, dark baseball cap, rimless sunglasses.  He had a silver police type badge in black leather case on beaded chain around his neck and was carrying a handgun.

2. Male, black, mid 20’s, 6’0”, 180 lbs, round face, athletic build.  He was wearing a dark green shirt, patterned dark pants and dark shoes.
                        

CRIME OF THE WEEK MISSISSAUGA
RELEASE # 2010-16a2

Peel Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in identifying thieves who are stealing tires and rims from vehicles at the Meadowvale Honda Dealership located at 210 Battleford Road in Mississauga.

Since February, 2009, unknown suspects have been entering the Honda Car Dealership lot and removing the tires and rims and leaving the cars without wheels, suspended on bricks.  

It is suspected that these tires are being used to replace the tires of modified Honda vehicles.   If you know of anyone who is selling or using stolen tires and rims, you can anonymously contact Peel Crime Stoppers to submit a tip.

CRIME OF THE WEEK MISSISSAUGA
RELEASE # 2010-15a2

*** ARRESTED ***

Peel Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in locating a male party wanted on first degree murder charges.

On Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 at approximately 8:30 pm, Adrian DUCAS was shot and killed at the Malton Community Centre located at 3450 Morning Star Drive, Mississauga while playing basketball.

A Canada Wide Warrant in the First Instance for First Degree Murder has been issued for Christopher RAPHAEL.

Christopher RAPHAEL is described as: Male Black 5’ 7” tall 160 lbs Brown eyes, Black hair in cornrows   Clean shaven

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CRIME OF THE WEEK MISSISSAUGA
RELEASE # 2010-15a

An unknown suspect is responsible for at least five related theft occurrences across Peel Region from Blockbuster stores in June, 2010.  The suspect enters the stores between 7:30 p.m. and 11:00 pm., attends the electronic accessory area of the store and selects numerous game controllers (PS3, XBOX).  The suspect then walks out of the store without paying. When store staff attempt to intervene, the suspect flees on foot.

Suspect Description: Male Black 20-25 years old 6’1”-6’4” Thin Build Glasses Always wears baseball hats *Note  unique design on   t-shirt*

CRIME OF THE WEEK MISSISSAUGA
RELEASE # 2010-14a

On Wednesday, June 23, 2010, a cashier  was working alone at  the  "Macs Milk" Convenience Store, located at 7235 Bellshire Gate, in the City of Mississauga.

At approximately 2:14 a.m., two males entered the store and approached the victim, who was behind the cash register. The male produced a gun and pointed it at the victim, yelling “hurry up, hurry up".   The male then fired one round into the wall of the store.  The male pointed the gun once again at the victim and told him to open the cash register.  The second male was standing close to the exit and yelled "come on, come on".  Both males then fled from the store with no cash or merchandise.

Suspect #1:   black, 20 - 25 years old, dark complexion, thin build, 6` tall.  He was wearing a black ball cap, black hoodie with a long white t-shirt underneath, dark jeans, and dark shoes.

Suspect #2:   black, 20-22 years old, dark complexion, thin build, 5`8".  He was wearing a ball cap, white hoodie with logo on the front, dark pants, dark shoes and a black backpack.

CRIME OF THE WEEK MISSISSAUGA
RELEASE # 2010-13a

Peel Crime Stoppers is seeking your assistance in identifying two suspects wanted in the theft of a large amount of DVD’s from a Mississauga Blockbuster Video store in January, 2010.

On Friday, January 15th, 2010, two suspects entered the Blockbuster Video store located at 815 Britannia Road West in Mississauga and stole $4000.00 worth of Blue-Ray DVD’s. These suspects are believed to be responsible for several other thefts in Peel Region. The suspects are described as:

1. Male, Eastern European, 55 years, 5’10”, 200 lbs, wearing a beige jacket and sunglasses
   
2. Female, Eastern European, 55 years, 5’8”, wearing a long booster coat and eyeglasses.
   

CRIME OF THE WEEK BRAMPTON
RELEASE # 2010-13b

Peel Crime Stoppers is seeking your assistance in identifying three suspects responsible for damaging St. Michael’s Catholic Secondary School located on Columbia Way in Bolton, which is currently under construction.

On Thursday, June 10, 2010 at approximately 7:00 pm, the suspects entered the school without authorization and committed mischief to the school.

The exterior bricks and windows were vandalized with orange spray paint and inside the building the suspects set-off two fire extinguishers and stole fire pole stations and fire alarm equipment which were ripped out of the walls.  

 The suspects are described as:

1. Male, white, 16-20 years, 5’8”-6’, slim build, dark short hair, wearing a light-coloured  “ADIDAS” hooded sweatshirt, dark coloured shorts, white socks and dark running shoes with white soles.   He was also wearing a dark coloured knapsack with white vertical stripes.
   
2. Male, white, 16-20 years, slim build, dark short hair, wearing a dark t-shirt with a white graphic design on the front, black track pants and black and white running shoes.
   
3. Male, white, 16-20 years, slim build, dark short hair,  wearing a dark coloured t-shirt with a large white graphic design on the front, black track pants with white stripes down the side and white running shoes.