293 vehicles stolen in the last 31 days in Mississauga and Brampton

Nearly 300 vehicles were reportedly stolen in Mississauga and Brampton over the last 31 days.

From June 24 to July 25, Peel Regional Police data indicates that a combined 324 vehicle thefts occurred across both cities — 180 in Mississauga, 112 in Brampton, and one incident in Toronto that fell under Peel police jurisdiction.

Unlike previous reports, Peel Regional Police did not provide an updated breakdown of cases that had been solved, remained under investigation or were deemed unsolved.

Of the stolen vehicles, 199 are cars, 19 are motorcycles, 48 are trucks and 27 were listed as “others.”

The following map shows where these auto thefts took place:

The data also points to the most common hotspots in Peel Region this month, where three or more vehicles were reported stolen:

• Airport Road — three occurrences
• Britannia Road — five occurrences
• Caroga Drive— three occurrences
• City Centre Drive — seven occurrences
• Courtneypark Drive — eight occurrences
• Dixie Road — seven occurrences
• Glen Erin Drive — three occurrences
• Great Lakes Drive — nine occurrences
• Kennedy Road — five occurrences
• Main Street — six occurrences
• McLaughlin Road — five occurrences
• Mississauga Road — five occurrences
• Mississauga Valley Boulevard — three occurrences
• North Sheridan Way — three occurrences
• Peel Centre Drive — three occurrences
• Queen Street — four occurrences
• Southdown Road — three occurrences
• Terminal Three Road — six occurrences
• Viscount Road — four occurrences

Here are three notable auto theft stories from June and July:

• Molotov cocktail in stolen vehicle leads to charges for Brampton man
• Multiple vehicles stolen from underground parking garages in Mississauga
• Stolen vehicle pursuit ends with arrest of three Brampton men in Caledon
• Brampton man facing charges after shootout and carjacking in Toronto

Peel police have shared helpful tips to prevent individuals from falling victim to auto thefts:

• if possible, park your vehicle in a locked garage, as the majority of the vehicles have been stolen from driveways.
• use a steering wheel lock. It will also act as a visible deterrent.
• install a lock on the data port. This simple device can be purchased online and blocks access to the computer port where thieves gain access to reprogram the vehicle’s keys.
• consider purchasing a quality video surveillance system. Ensure cameras are properly placed and functioning for day and night use. Familiarize yourself with the system so it can be reviewed and accessed immediately.