Mississauga police seek suspect in 32 vehicle break-ins across three neighborhoods
Peel Regional Police released photos of a man wanted in connection with overnight break-ins on September 3 in which vehicles were smashed or unlocked for valuables.
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Peel Regional Police are searching for a suspect in connection with at least 32 vehicle break-ins that occurred between 3 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. on September 3 across the Alpha Mills Road, Falconer Drive, and Plainsman Road areas of Mississauga.
Investigators say the suspect smashed windows or gained entry to unlocked vehicles, making off with multiple valuables. All vehicles were unoccupied at the time, and no vehicles were stolen during the incidents.
The suspect is described as white, approximately 30 years old with a medium build. He was last seen wearing a jacket with POLO written on the back collar, joggers, two-toned coloured shoes with a white sole, and carrying a backpack.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Peel Regional Police.
Break-ins remain a concern in Mississauga. Whether charges have been laid against the suspect in these specific September 3 break-ins is not yet clear.
Has the suspect been identified or arrested?
Are these break-ins connected to other theft patterns police have investigated in Mississauga?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
How many vehicles were broken into?
At least 32 vehicles were broken into across three neighborhoods in Mississauga on September 3, 2026.
What time did the break-ins occur?
The break-ins occurred between 3 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. on September 3, 2026.
What did the suspect take from the vehicles?
The suspect made off with multiple valuables from the vehicles. No vehicles were stolen.
How is the suspect described?
The suspect is described as white, approximately 30 years old with a medium build, wearing a jacket with POLO written on the back collar, joggers, two-toned shoes with a white sole, and carrying a backpack.