Stolen Porsche and loaded handgun found after home invasion in Caledon: police

Tracking down the suspect in an early-morning home invasion led to the recovery of a stolen Porsche, a loaded handgun and the arrest of a man from Caledon, police say.

The OPP said the break-in happened on Thursday at a home on Ann McKee Street in Caledon East. Officers were called to the home around 5 a.m. for reports of an active home invasion, police said.

A suspect was believed to be driving a black Jeep Wrangler in the area around the time of the break in. Investigators said the incident was targeted and there was no threat to the general public.

Police later said one man was in police custody, and investigators now say the Jeep was located and searched on Thursday along with a residence.

Investigators say they found a stolen Porsche and a loaded handgun during the searches.

A 26-year-old man from Caledon was arrested and charged with multiple property and firearm-related offences including unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, and possession property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The OPP says Abhishek Shukhand, 26, of Caledon has been charged with:

• Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
• Criminal harassment – threatening conduct
• Unlawfully in dwelling house
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
• Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
• Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
• Tampering with serial number of a firearms

The accused was held for a bail hearing in Orangeville.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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