Crime of the Week - Brampton

Over ½ million dollars worth of construction equipment was damaged by some inconsiderate criminals, and the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau is encouraging the public to call Crime Stoppers to give them a lead in this case.

Sometime during the early morning hours of Tuesday August 26, 2008, unknown culprit(s) attended a construction site located just north of the Brampton Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Chinguacousy Road at Bovaird Drive. Investigators believe that the culprit(s) gained entry into a Hitachi Excavator and used this excavator to topple over 4 other heavy construction vehicles. This series of events caused extensive damage to all of the vehicles, as well as the construction site itself.

If you can assist in solving this case or any other crime, Crime Stoppers would like to hear from you.  If police make an arrest as a result of your call, you could become eligible for a cash reward.  Remember with Crime Stoppers/Gun Stoppers you never have to give your name, you never have to testify in court and there is no call display.  Crime Stoppers can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling toll free 1-800-222-8477, that’s 1-800-222-TIPS, or Via the Web at http://www.peelcrimestoppers.ca and click on “Submit a Tip”.