463 vehicles stolen over 31 days in Mississauga and Brampton, Ontario

A new month brings yet another wave of vehicle thefts in Mississauga and Brampton, with over 400 cars, trucks and motorcycles reported stolen in the past 31 days.

This ongoing issue, a major concern since 2023, continues to challenge local law enforcement and bring concerns among residents.

Peel Regional Police data indicates that from Sept. 27 to Oct. 27, a combined 463 vehicle thefts were reported in the two cities—258 in Mississauga, 204 in Brampton and one incident in Caledon.

That works out to an average of approximately 14 thefts or more per day in the region.

As of Sunday, nine of the stolen vehicle cases have been solved, 438 are still being investigated and 16 are deemed unsolved. Of the stolen vehicles, 340 are cars, 109 are trucks, nine are motorcycles and five are listed as “others.”

Although this month’s total of stolen vehicles is concerning, it represents a significant drop from August’s 568 incidents, marking a 14.4 per cent decline.

The following map shows where this past month’s auto thefts took place:

Peel Regional Police data also highlights two common hot spots this month where 13 or more vehicles have been stolen:

• Airport Road—13 occurrences
• Great Lakes Drive—22 occurrences

Additionally, insights into the patterns of car thefts reveal that certain areas are more vulnerable than others, prompting residents in the area to take extra precautions.

Here are some of the most notable vehicle theft stories from this past month:

• VIDEO: Nearly naked man with loaded gun arrested in high-end vehicle thefts worth $1.5M in Toronto and Peel
• HOME INVASION: Victims awakened, forced to hand over keys to luxury cars in Mississauga
• $2M in goods stolen from big trucks as they made deliveries in Mississauga and Oakville
• VIDEO: Brampton woman accused in ‘brazen’ carjacking charged with another auto theft in Toronto

Peel police have shared helpful tips to prevent residents from falling victim to auto thefts:

• if possible, park your vehicle in a locked garage, as most 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 the thieves gain access to reprogram the vehicle’s keys.
• consider purchasing a quality video surveillance system. Ensure cameras are correctly placed and functioning for day and night use. Familiarize yourself with the system so it can be reviewed and accessed immediately.