Woman wanted in 40-plus vehicle break-ins across Mississauga; connected to larger crime wave
Andrea Cederberg, 33, sought for early-morning break-ins on September 3 and 6. Faces 42 charges. Investigation expanding across the GTA.
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Peel Region police are searching for Andrea Cederberg, 33, of no fixed address, in connection with more than 40 vehicle break-ins across Mississauga in early September.
Investigators say vehicles were broken into on September 3 and September 6 in the early morning hours—either by smashing windows or through unlocked doors. No vehicles were stolen, but valuables were taken from each one.
Cederberg faces 23 charges of attempting to commit an indictable offence, nine counts each of mischief over $5,000 and theft under $5,000, and one count of theft over $5,000.
The investigation has linked her case to a recent arrest: 34-year-old Cody Lowden, who faces 71 charges for similar vehicle break-ins across the region. Detectives are examining possible connections between the Mississauga incidents and comparable crimes reported across the GTA in Halton, Toronto, York and Waterloo Region, suggesting an organized pattern rather than isolated incidents.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Peel Regional Police.
The facts
Who is wanted in connection with vehicle break-ins in Mississauga?
Andrea Cederberg, 33, of no fixed address, is sought by Peel Region police in connection with more than 40 vehicle break-ins across Mississauga in early September.
On which dates did the vehicle break-ins occur?
The break-ins occurred on September 3 and September 6 in the early morning hours.
How many charges does Cederberg face?
Cederberg faces 42 charges total: 23 counts of attempting to commit an indictable offence, nine counts each of mischief over $5,000 and theft under $5,000, and one count of theft over $5,000.
What regions are being investigated for possible connections to these break-ins?
Detectives are examining possible connections between the Mississauga incidents and comparable crimes reported across the GTA in Halton, Toronto, York and Waterloo Region.
