Police Arrest Duo Responsible for $25,000 Jewellery Theft

Region of Peel – Investigators from Peel Regional Police 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau have arrested two people responsible for the theft of jewellery, from the City of Brampton.

On April 8, 2018, at 3:39 p.m. two suspects attended a jewellery store inside of Shoppers World, located at 499 Main Street South, Brampton. The female suspect proceeded to distract the employees, while the male suspect reached over the counter accessing a secure case and removed a number of jewellery pieces. Both suspects then left the store before employees noticed the theft.

Total value of items stolen is $25,000.

On June 5, 2018, Paul Dixon, a fifty year-old male and Tammy Van Berkel, a 46 year-old female, both from the City of Toronto were arrested and charged with Theft Over $5000. Paul Dixonand Tammy Van Berkelwill be appearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton in early July.

Anyone with information is asked to call investigators at the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453–2121, ext. 2233.  Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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