WANTED: $1 million poker champ from Mississauga wanted in connection to crime spree
Published November 28, 2023 at 11:36 am
A Mississauga man who claimed the top prize of $1 million in a poker tournament last year is now wanted in connection to a series of home break-ins in the GTA.
Halton Police today released the photo of Jordan Saccucci, 33, who is wanted along with three others following a months-long investigation into 30 break-ins that have happened in Mississauga, Hamilton, Oakville and Burlington.
According to reports, in some of the robberies, men approached the front door of a residence during the day with their faces covered with surgical masks and wearing hoods and gloves. If confronted they claimed to be there to do construction or landscape work before quickly fleeing.
Officers raided the homes of the suspects last week and recovered several stolen items. However, the men they are looking for are still at large and arrest warrants have been issued.
Police believe the men are aware they are wanted. As well, police are investigating links to subsequent break-ins that occurred in Oakville, Mississauga and York on Nov. 22 and 23.
Those wanted were last seen driving a newer model black Chevrolet Tahoe RST.
Videos
In December of 2022, Saccucci won the top prize of over $1 million in a poker tournament held in the Czech Republic. Saccucci has also earned over $43,000 in other poker competitions during the past eight years.
His identity has been confirmed by police and other sources.
Along with Saccucci, police are also looking for :
- Marcel Blackburn (37) of Hagersville (also known to frequent the GTA)
- Paul Nkrumah (36) of Brampton
- Dumark Lindsay (41) of Mississauga (also known to frequent the Brampton)
Police say members of the public should not approach the suspects. If seen, please call 911, or contact the Halton Regional Police Service at 905 825 4777.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation can also contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
