Armed robberies remain a significant concern in the communities of Mississauga and Brampton.
Over the past month, an average of at least one robbery per day has occurred in these areas.
Peel Regional Police data reveals that between April 25 and May 25, a total of 51 robberies were reported, with 21 in Mississauga and 30 in Brampton. Among these incidents, 12 involved firearms, 18 involved other weapons, and 21 were categorized as “other” by authorities.
As of today, May 25, 19 of these cases have been resolved, while investigations are ongoing for the remaining 31, with one remaining unsolved.
Robbery rates surged notably in February, with 51 reported incidents, marking a 24% increase from January. This trend continued into March, reaching 56 cases, a 9.8% rise from the prior month. However, over the past 31 days, there has been a slight decrease of 8.93% in reported robberies, which may offer some reassurance to residents.
According to police data, the top ten locations for these crimes during April and May were as follows:
Airport Road: 2 incidents
Bovaird Drive: 2 incidents
Burhamthorpe Road: 3 incidents
City Centre Drive: 2 incidents
Clark Boulevard: 2 incidents
Dundas Street: 2 incidents
Eglinton Avenue: 2 incidents
Erin Mills Parkway: 2 incidents
Main Street: 3 incidents
Mcmurchy Avenue: 2 incidents
Comparatively, during the same period last year (April 25, 2023, to May 25, 2023), only one robbery was reported, occurring near Horne Drive in Brampton on May 25. This incident, involving an unidentified offensive weapon, remains unsolved.
Additionally, police data does not specify the number of arrests made or injuries sustained in connection with these robberies.
One notable robbery from the past month involved three suspects assaulting a man while he refueled his Dodge Journey SUV. During the altercation, one suspect brandished a knife, demanding the victim’s car keys, while another sprayed pepper spray, and a third kicked the victim.
Although businesses remain the primary targets, there have been reports of violent armed robberies occurring in homes or during vehicle thefts.
Peel Regional Police offer safety recommendations to residents and businesses, including maintaining functioning surveillance systems, ensuring adequate lighting both inside and outside premises, providing robbery prevention training to staff, minimizing cash on hand through frequent drops, optimizing shelving for visibility, and promptly contacting police in the event of a robbery.
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