A man from Barrie, Ont., is facing 52 charges in connection with a commercial break-in spree that happened in the summer in downtown Bradford and other jurisdictions, South Simcoe police say.
According to officers, a vehicle that was stolen during an early morning break-in in Peel Region was used in a string of 14 entries into commercial properties in August.
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Police say the offences began in Barrie before they expanded into Peel, York and Simcoe County.
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The targeted “smash and grab” entries resulted in damage to 15 properties, an arson, and the theft of about $18,000 of cash and items, investigators say.
On Thursday, Aaron Lee, 34, from Barrie, was charged with 16 counts of breaking and entering, 16 counts of mischief under $5,000, 14 counts of theft under $5,000, one count of mischief over $5,000, motor vehicle theft, dangerous operation, arson, possession of property obtained by crime and driving while prohibited.
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Investigators say the arrest follows a four-month, multi-jurisdictional investigation that was spearheaded by South Simcoe Police and involved Peel Regional Police, York Regional Police, Barrie Police and Ontario Provincial Police.
Lee was released with a future court date.
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