Crime remains a significant concern in Mississauga and Brampton, with armed robberies continuing to be a major threat.
Crime remains a significant concern in Mississauga and Brampton, with armed robberies continuing to be a major threat.
Over the past three months, Mississauga and Brampton have experienced an average of three or more robberies daily. Data from Peel Regional Police reveals that between May 24 and August 24, there were a total of 231 reported robberies across both cities—118 in Mississauga and 113 in Brampton.
Of these robberies, 68 involved firearms, 66 involved other types of weapons, one was a purse snatching, and 96 were categorized as “other” by police.
As of August 23, 57 of these cases have been solved, 162 are still under investigation, and 12 remain unsolved.
The following map outlines the locations of these robberies:
According to Peel Regional Police, the three most frequent locations for these crimes from May to August were:
– Bramalea Road—8 incidents
– Dixie Road—8 incidents
– Hurontario Street—9 incidents
In contrast, during the same period last year (May 24, 2023 – August 24, 2023), there were only three reported robberies in Brampton, all occurring on the same day and involving offensive weapons. These incidents took place on Resolution Drive (at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.) and Sandalwood Parkway (at 11 a.m.), and have since been resolved.
The police data does not provide details on the number of arrests or injuries related to these robberies.
One notable case from the past three months involved five individuals connected to armed robberies at an electronics store in Mississauga and a jewelry store in Toronto.
While businesses are the primary targets, there have also been reports of violent armed robberies occurring in homes and during vehicle thefts.
Peel Regional Police offer the following safety tips to help residents and businesses protect themselves against robberies:
– Maintain a fully operational surveillance system.
– Ensure proper lighting inside and outside your property and keep it well-maintained.
– Provide robbery prevention training for all staff.
– Minimize cash on hand by making frequent deposits.
– Use low shelving to improve visibility for customers.
– Arrange shelves so employees can see between aisles from the sales counter.
– Remove excessive window signage and clutter that may obstruct critical lines of sight.
– In the event of a robbery, victims should contact the police immediately.
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