4 charged after automotive store break-ins reported across the Toronto area

Police charged four people in connection with several break-and-enters at automotive stores in the Toronto area.

Peel Regional Police allege the suspects were involved in “numerous” break-and-enters involving car part shops and believe they were involved in illegal street racing rings.

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Police said on Wednesday, search warrants were executed across the Greater Toronto Area by police in Peel Region, in York Region and in Toronto.

“Numerous stolen items from the break-ins were recovered, and two vehicles were seized due to driving offences,” police said in a news release.

Officers said a 27-year-old man from Bowmanville, a 26-year-old man from Brampton, a 20-year-old man from Brampton, and a 22-year-old woman from Bowmanville are all facing charges.