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Mississauga Vehicle Break-In Spree Prompts Search for Two Suspects
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Incident Overview
Seventy-one vehicle break-ins occurred in the early-morning hours of early September across several Mississauga neighbourhoods. Police say perpetrators entered cars by smashing windows or exploiting unlocked doors; no vehicles were stolen and all were unoccupied when valuables were taken.
Investigation and Charges
Peel Regional Police reported the arrest of 34-year-old Cory Lowden, who has no fixed address and faces more than 78 charges—including mischief, theft and attempts to commit indictable offences—linked to the spree. Authorities are now seeking 33-year-old Andrea Cederberg, also without a fixed address, on 23 counts: nine counts of mischief over $5,000, nine counts of theft under $5,000, one count of theft over $5,000 and multiple attempts to commit indictable offences. Police noted possible connections to similar break-ins in Toronto, Halton, York and Waterloo regions and are coordinating with partner agencies across the Greater Toronto Area.
Ongoing Police Efforts
The police described the series as a “large-scale break-in spree” and continue to request public assistance in locating Cederberg. Investigators are working to determine the full scope of the alleged activities and to identify any additional participants.
Potential Impact
The incidents underscore security gaps for parked vehicles during early-morning hours and have spurred heightened inter-agency cooperation in the region. Community alerts are expected to emphasize securing doors and reporting suspicious behaviour to deter future break-ins.