February 2, 2026
RED FM News Desk
Peel Regional Police have arrested and charged a man believed to be responsible for dozens of vehicle break-ins across Mississauga.
Investigators with the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau say they received a surge of reports in December 2025 involving vehicle break-and-enters in the areas of Kimbermount Avenue, Aquitaine Avenue, and Regents Terrace. Police allege a total of 48 vehicles were targeted.
Following an extensive investigation, supported by the BEAR Unit and uniform patrol officers, police arrested 20-year-old Basil Ass’ad, who has no fixed address, on Jan. 26, 2026.
Ass’ad is charged with 48 counts of mischief over $5,000, two counts of theft over $5,000, five counts of theft under $5,000, possession of stolen property, and fraud under $5,000.
He was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 1133 or Peel Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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