347 vehicles stolen between Mississauga and Brampton in the last month

Over 347 vehicles were reportedly stolen in the last 31 days in Mississauga and Brampton.

From May 7 to June 7, Peel Regional Police data indicates that a combined 347 vehicle thefts occurred across both cities — 153 in Mississauga, 194 in Brampton and one incident in Toronto that fell under Peel police jurisdiction.

As of this Sunday, seven cases have been successfully solved, 335 are still being investigated, and four were deemed unsolved.

Of the stolen vehicles, 194 were cars, 18 were motorcycles, 124 were trucks, and 11 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 nine or more vehicles were reported stolen:

• Steeles Ave West—13 occurrences
• Airport Road—11 occurrences
• Hurontario Street—15 occurrences
• Castlemore Road—13 occurrences

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

• Stolen car crashes into big truck, causing delays on major Ontario highway; 2 youths charged
• Theft of one Lexus uncovers large-scale southern Ontario auto theft ring$
• 3M in stolen cars recovered overseas and in shipping containers leads to charges for Brampton man

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

• 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.