58 robberies, 25 with guns in the past 31 days in Mississauga and Brampton
Published June 11, 2023 at 1:35 pm
Crimes of all types continue to plague the region, while some offences occur more frequently than others.
In the last 31 days, Peel Regional Police (PRP) have investigated 58 instances of robberies in Mississauga and Brampton.
From May. 10 to June. 13, police data indicates that there were a combined 58 robberies reported across both cities — 22 in Mississauga and 36 in Brampton.
24 of the robberies were carried out with guns, 15 with other weapons, and 19 were listed simply as “other” by police.
As of today (Jun. 11), 19 of these cases are considered solved, while 3 remains unsolved, and the other 36 are still being investigated.
The data doesn’t mention how many arrests were made or injuries reported in relation to these robberies.
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The following map shows where the robberies took place:
According to Peel Regional Police data the top 4 common hotspots for this type of crime is:
- Burnhamthorpe Rd
- City Centre Dr
- Hurontario St
- Kings Cross Rd
Comparing these incidents to the same time last year, (May. 10 – June. 11, 2022) there was only 1 case reported for the month—proving that there has been a drastic rise in robberies for 2023.
The most notable robbery related story of the past month involved a man who went to five grocery stores in Brampton and one in Vaughan—indicated he was armed with a gun, and demanded money.
As armed robberies (or any kind of that matter) are on the rise —the Peel Regional Police have given residents helpful tips on how to protect themselves in any given situation.
If you are in the car:
- Lock your car after getting in. Avoid lingering around in the parking lot. Drive away as soon as you can.
- Remove all high value items such as purses, wallets and shopping bags from your car that may be visible.
If you are at work:
- Try to avoid empty stairways.
- Call security if you see someone you don’t recognize in the building.
- At night, tell security when you are leaving and have them escort you if you feel unsafe.
- If alone, contact your family/friend and let them know you are working late.
If you are outside:
- Do not drive/walk home as you do not want this person to know where you live; instead, drive or walk to the nearest police station or open service station.
If you are at home:
- Avoid opening the door to people you don’t know. Learn to respond safely by speaking through a closed and locked door.
- Install good locks and use them often.