By Gazette Staff
June 12th, 2026
BURLINGTON, ON
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest in connection to the home invasions in Burlington and Oakville that took place on April 22, 2026 (see original release below).
On June 9, 2026, a 14-year-old male of Scarborough was arrested by HRPS officers. He has been charged with the following:
· Robbery
· Disguise with Intent (2 counts)
· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000
· Fail to Comply with Release Order
· Break and Enter with Intent
In accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act, police cannot identify the accused.
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.
Police are still investigating these home invasions and working to identify and arrest additional suspects.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers: “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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Fail to Comply with Release Order, surprise, surprise!
“In accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act, police cannot identify the accused.”
I have often wondered if we are doing the youth who offend any benefit by being so lenient in sentencing them. Don’t get me wrong I don’t want them in jail, etc. but perhaps a little more than some community service is needed.
Counselling in addition to giving back to the community.
Unfortunately, there are some gangs etc. that recruit young teens to do criminal acts for them because until you are over 18 years of age presently there is no incentive for these youths not to do this.