CRIMEOF THE WEEK BRAMPTON
RELEASE #2009-09b1

On Saturday May 2, 2009 at approximately 10:26 p.m. a lone male suspect, wearing gloves, but unmasked, entered the “Love Shop” located at 2200 Queen Street East in Brampton.

The suspect hung around the rear of the store for several minutes before approaching the front counter with the collar of his shirt pulled over his face.  The suspect then made a demand for cash while lifting his shirt and displaying a handgun tucked in the waistband of his pants.   The suspect fled on foot northbound with a quantity of cash and a DVD.
 
Suspect Description:
Male, 35-40 years, 5’5” – 5’7”, stocky build, long black curly hair in ponytail, glasses, several days growth on face

Wearing:
Black jacket, cream coloured coca-cola hat, blue jeans and black gloves

CRIME OF THE WEEK BRAMPTON
RELEASE #2009-08b

Peel Crime Stoppers wants to alert the public about break and enter suspects preying on upscale homes in Brampton. 

On Tuesday, April 28th at 9:30 in the morning, a resident on Larande Court observed a white Astro van idling outside her home.  Upon entering her home the resident observed a male party outside in the process of removing glass from one of her windows.  The male party fled the area as did the white Astro van.  Police canvassed the area and learned that men dressed as construction workers, with white construction hats, were knocking on doors and if someone answered they would pretend to speak no English and would leave.   If anyone observes or is involved in this type of situation, they are urged to contact the police immediately.

Click on [YouTube] for further information.

CRIME OF THE WEEK MISSISSAUGA

RELEASE #2009-07a

Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two outstanding suspects in a violent car-jacking.

On Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at approximately 11:30 p.m., the owner of Young’s Mini Market located on Falconer Drive in Mississauga had just locked his business and was walking towards his sport utility vehicle parked nearby.

At this time, the owner was accosted by 3 male parties who forced him into his vehicle and violently assaulted him, while demanding him to start his vehicle.  Uniform patrol officers who were patrolling in the area came across this carjacking in process and the suspects fled on foot.   One of the suspects was arrested nearby the officers. 

The other two suspects described as male, black, remain outstanding.

CRIME OF THE WEEK BRAMPTON
RELEASE #2009-07b

Peel Crime Stoppers is seeking your assistance in identifying two arsonists caught on video surveillance, setting fire to two vehicles in a private driveway on Eastbrook Way in Brampton.

On Wednesday, March 18, at approximately 2:45 a.m., residents were awakened by a car alarm.  Two vehicles were in flames and video footage captured two suspects pouring what appears to be an ignitable fluid on both vehicles to set them on fire.  From the video it appears one of the suspects may have received burns to his face or arms.

It is suspected this crime is related to conflict within a religious group which has a Temple located on Gore Road in Brampton.

Please click on [YouTube] to view the surveillance video.

CRIME OF THE WEEK MISSISSAUGA
RELEASE #2009-06a1

Peel Crime Stoppers is appealing to the public for information in the Winston Watson homicide investigation.

Winston WATSON was shot and killed on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at approximately 3 a.m. while walking eastbound along Brandon Gate Drive at Rockhill Road, in front of the St. Gabriel Learning Centre in Mississauga.

The gunman was seen entering a silver or grey 4-door vehicle that had been parked on Rockhill Road, which then sped off onto Brandon Gate Drive heading in an easterly direction. 

Victim:  Winston WATSON, 47 years old

Click on [YouTube] for a re-enactment of this homicide. 

CRIME OF THE WEEK BRAMPTON

RELEASE # 2009-06b1

A fire appears to have been deliberately set that damaged some railway equipment in Brampton.  Peel Crime Stoppers is appealing for members of the public to come forward and help solve this crime.

On Friday February 19th, at approximately 8:30 pm, police were called to the railway crossing located at James Street and John Street.   When police arrived they found a fuse box in flames just south of the tracks. Brampton fire arrived on scene and extinguished the blaze. After a brief investigation police were advised by firefighters that the fire had been ignited by unknown means.  Damage to the equipment box, which contained circuit fuses, was severe. CN rail police continued the investigation and recovered an ignitable liquid which could have been used to start the fire. Click for [YouTube] informational video.

CRIME OF THE WEEK BRAMPTON
RELEASE #2009-05b1

*** SOLVED ***

Peel Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s assistance after nine skid steer loaders were stolen from a commercial enterprise in Brampton.

On Tuesday, March 24, 2009, employees from a commercial business, located on Clark Boulevard in Brampton, attended their workplace to discover that the business had been broken into sometime the previous night.

Unknown suspects broke into the business grounds and removed nine skid steer loaders from the premise.  Each loader is valued between forty and fifty thousand dollars.  They are all described as being brand new Orange Case 400 series machines.

CRIME OF THE WEEK BRAMPTON
RELEASE #2009-05b2

CRIME OF THE WEEK MISSISSAUGA

RELEASE # 2009-04a2

Crime Stoppers is looking for your help in solving 2 bank robberies that took place at the Bank of Montreal located at 7145 Goreway Drive in Mississauga.  These robberies are believed to have been committed by the same two suspects. 

On February 17, 2009 at 11:20 a.m. and February 23, 2009 at 10:40 a.m. two suspects wearing black hoodies, bandana’s over their face and black gloves, jumped over the counter and opened drawers looking for money.  The suspects fled both times, empty handed, eastbound behind the bank toward Dalewood Crescent.  The suspects were seen leaving in an older model (late 1990’s) silver Acura after the first robbery.

The first suspect is described as male, black, light complexion, 5’7”, 21 years, slim build, 140-145 lbs, black balaclava, gloves and jacket. 

The second suspect is described as male, black, medium complexion, 5’9”, thin build, 140 lbs, black balaclava, gloves and jacket.

CRIME OF THE WEEK MISSISSAUGA

Release #2009-04a1

On the 17^th of December, 2008 at approximately 9:44 pm, two Group 4 Securicor guards were in the process of depositing cash into the exterior drive-through ATM machine at the Canada Trust bank located at 1052 Southdown Road, Mississauga.

At this time the guards were confronted by three males, one brandishing a handgun, making a demand for money.  Both guards responded by discharging their revolvers at the suspects.  The suspects then turned and fled on foot, empty-handed.

The suspect with the gun is described as male, black, 5’10”, 190lbs, heavy build.  The second suspect is a male, black, with all black clothing.   The third suspect’s description is unknown.

CRIME OF THE WEEK MISSISSAUGA

RELEASE #2009-03a

On February 21^st, 2009 two victims were at Gwan Soon Tattoos located at 107 Dundas Street East in the City of Mississauga.

At approximately 4:10 p.m. three suspects entered the shop with masks covering their faces, one of the suspects was brandishing a handgun.  The suspects made a demand for cash.  The suspects took the victim’s purse and stole a quantity of cash, identification, an iPod, cell phone and keys.  The suspects then fled the shop on foot and the victims contacted the police.

Suspect #1: Male, black, 18-22 years old, 5’10” – 6’0”, slim build, wearing black baggy clothing and a ski mask concealing his face.  He was brandishing a handgun.

Suspect #2 and #3: Male, black, black baggy clothing, ski masks concealing their faces.

CRIME OF THE WEEK
RELEASE #2009-03b

Investigators from the 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman from Brampton.

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, which is located in the area of Torbram Road and Bovaird Drive East. Mrs. Litt never arrived at work and her whereabouts are still unknown.

Mrs. Litt has no vehicle and normally walks to work. Investigators are concerned for Mrs. Litt’s wellbeing, as an absence this lengthy is extremely out of character.   

Poonam LITT is described as a 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. 

CRIME OF THE WEEK MISSISSAUGA
RELEASE #2009-02a

Investigators from the Central Robbery Bureau are hoping this surveillance video will assist the public in identifying a bank robber. Your call to Crime Stoppers can help solve the case.

On Tuesday, February 3^rd, 2009, just before 11:00 in the morning, the suspect entered the Bank of Montreal branch on Cawthra Road in Mississauga. He met with an employee of the bank and was led into an office. He then demanded access into the bank vault, indicating that he was armed. No money was turned over to the suspect, and he left the bank.

He is described as a white male, 45 to 65 years of age, with a heavy build and silver rimmed glasses. He wore business attire consisting of an overcoat, leather gloves, and a Tilley–style hat. He carried a dark leather briefcase.

This case is believed to be linked to a 2003 robbery at a Bank of Montreal in the Woodchester Mall in Mississauga.

To view the surveillance video from the bank, click on [YouTube].

CRIME OF THE WEEK BRAMPTON
RELEASE # 2009-01b

A heartless act by a lone thief has left an elderly Brampton couple shaken, and your anonymous call to Crime Stoppers could lead the Robbery Bureau investigators to the identity of this man.

On Tuesday January 20, 2009, at around 8:00 in the evening, the elderly couple were in their residence on Vodden Street East. As the 85 year-old male answered a knock at the door, a lone man forced his way into the home, demanding money. The suspect then stole the victim’s purse and fled the residence.

The suspect is described as a male with brown skin, in his late teens to early twenties, 5’ 2” tall weighing 120 pounds. He wore dark clothing with a grey ski mask or balaclava.

Thankfully no injuries were sustained by the victims.

CRIME OF THE WEEK MISSISSAUGA

RELEASE # 2009-01a