Mississauga (Jan 29) – A Toronto man has been charged in connection with two “smash and grab” style jewelry store robberies in Brampton and Mississauga.
Peel police said that on December 8, 2023, at around 10 p.m., it was alleged that the accused and two other suspects attended a jewelry store at the Bramalea City Centre shopping center in Brampton. Armed with hammers and their faces covered, the suspects began to smash display cases and steal the jewelry from within before making good on their escape. Fortunately, no physical injuries were sustained by the employees.
Then on January 17, 2024, at around 3:50 p.m., the accused and three other suspects llegedly attended a jewelry store at the Square One Mall in Mississauga. Again, armed with hammers and their faces covered, the suspects began to smash display cases and steal the jewelry from within before making good on their escape. Fortunately the employees were not physically injured in the incident.
On Thursday, January 25, Josiah Madurie of Toronto was arrested and held in custody pending a bail hearing. The 21-year-old is charged with several criminal offences including robbery, wearing disguise, breach of recognizance and possession of stolen property.
This remains an on-going investigation and police are looking to identify the other suspects. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Central Robbery Bureau at (905)453-2121 ext. 3410.
Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.
