Crime of the Week - Mississauga

Release #: 2008 - 25a 

SMASH AND GRAB SUSPECT CAUGHT ON TAPE

Investigators from 12 Division are hoping the public can assist in identifying a break–in suspect. Your anonymous call to Crime Stoppers could land you a cash reward if police make an arrest in this case.

On Sunday, August 17, 2008, at 11:40 in the evening, the suspect parked his vehicle in front of the Baskin Robbins store in the Heartland plaza, located at Mavis Road and Britannia Road in Mississauga. He retrieved a hammer from his vehicle and smashed the front door of the store. Once inside, the suspect attempted to remove the cash register. When unsuccessful, he smashed the register on the floor and took a small quantity of money. The suspect also went behind the counter and stole a small quantity of loose change.

The incident was captured on store surveillance cameras. To view the video, and hopefully identify this suspect, go to [YouTube]. Photographs of the suspect are below.

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 www.peelcrimestoppers.ca and click on “Submit a Tip”.