Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Identifying Break and Enter Suspect – Firearm Stolen

Region of Peel –Investigators from the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for a break and enter in Mississauga.

On Thursday, October 19, 2017, between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., the suspect gained entry to a residence on Canyon Street near Dryden Gate in the City of Mississauga, removed several articles and fled the scene. Included among the articles removed was a legally registered Smith and Wesson M&P firearm and an unknown amount of Remington .40 calibre ammunition.  The firearm had a trigger lock in place and had been stored properly as per provisions in the Criminal Code of Canada.

The suspect is described as male white, between 5’10” and 6’ tall, thin build with dark eye brows.  The suspect was captured by security camera wearing a hoody and balaclava, winter gloves, denim jeans and white running shoes.

To view photos ofof the suspect and a similar image of the stolen firearm visit our website at www.peelpolice.ca.

Anyone with information regarding this break and enter, the identity of the suspect, any surveillance or dashboard camera footage during the specified times or any other information in relation to this investigation is asked to call investigators at 11 Division Break and Enter unit at (905) 453-2121, ext. 1133. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca or by sending a text message to CRIMES (274637) with the word ‘PEEL’ and then your tip.  

For media inquiries, please contact the on-duty Media Relations Officer at (905) 453-2121, ext. 4027. 

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