Toronto police have made eight arrests in connection to a residential break and enter investigation dubbed “Project High Class.”
Police said the probe began last fall following reports of robberies in south Etobicoke during the daytime, evening and overnight hours.
Investigators said they managed to identify a black GMC Acadia SUV involved in the crimes. Officers then located the vehicle on Jan. 28 with four occupants inside. Police also identified an Acura SUV near the vicinity with three people inside.
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All seven suspects were subsequently arrested and both vehicles were seized.
Acting Inspector Joanne Rudnick told reporters Wednesday morning authorities recovered $500,000 in stolen property which included jewelry, handbags, cash, watches, stamp collections and electronics.
“These people are a ring. They are highly organized. They are targeting certain areas,” Rudnick said. “They were targeting very high-end homes with an expectation that expensive items would be had from these break and enters.”
In total, police said there were 25 break and enters with 21 of them concentrated in the south Etobicoke area.
Police did not rule out further arrests in the case as the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477)
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