Teen girl charged after 7 house break-ins in Halton, York, Peel regions

A 15-year-old girl is facing multiple charges, including possession of a firearm, following a series of break-ins throughout the Halton, Peel and York regions this month.

Investigators in those regions launched “Project Haze” after seven Oakville homes near Upper Middle Rd. and Eighth Line were broken into overnight between July 1 and 11. Similar incidents happened in Peel and York regions within that time period.

Police say several vehicles were stolen, along with cash and other valuables.

Officers arrested the suspect last Thursday after she was seen driving a stolen vehicle in Scarborough.

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Investigators then carried out a search warrant at a home in Mississauga, where they seized stolen car keys, garage door openers, jewellery and other stolen items. They also recovered a modified replica firearm and seven stolen vehicles.

The Mississauga teen has been charged with eight separate offences, including seven counts of break and enter, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

She was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact police at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.

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