Brampton Man Charged in Connection with 20 Commercial Break and Enters
Region of Peel – Officers from the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested and charged an individual in connection with 20 commercial break and enters in Brampton.
Over the past two months, officers investigated a series of overnight break and enters at commercial properties, primarily in the downtown Brampton core and the Queen Street East and Kennedy Road area.
The investigation identified an individual responsible for 20 separate incidents.
The incidents involved several local restaurants, retail stores and other commercial establishments. The accused targeted these businesses overnight, gaining entry by smashing front glass doors or windows with a rock or brick. Cash registers and safes were targeted, and several businesses sustained significant damage.
On Thursday, Sept. 24, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers located the suspect at the Brampton Go Station and placed him under arrest.
Shane Jason Elliot, 45, of Brampton is arrested and charged with:
- Break, Enter and Commit an Indictable Offence x13
- Break and Enter with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence x4
Video surveillance played a key role in identifying the accused and connecting him to the incidents. Officers also seized clothing believed to be connected to some of the incidents.
Investigators are asking anyone with information or video surveillance related to these incidents to contact (905) 453-2121, ext. 2121.
QUICK FACTS
- Commercial break and enter violations have dropped 45 per cent from 1,142 incidents in 2025 to 628 this year.
- Peel Regional Police plans to expand its BEAR Unit to continue combatting break and enters, auto theft, and organized retail crime.
- 20 commercial break and enter occurrences were connected through the investigation.
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“Through proactive investigative work, effective use of video evidence, and collaboration with our community, officers were able to identify and arrest a suspect connected to a series of commercial break and enters. Peel Regional Police will continue to pursue those who prey on our communities and work tirelessly to ensure that offenders are held accountable.”
- Deputy Chief Marc Andrews, Peel Regional Police
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