***UPDATE*** January 31, 2024

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid charges in connection to a series of break and enter crimes in Oakville.

Between January 5 and January 13, 2024, there were 14 early evening break and enters to residential homes in southeast Oakville.

The suspects primarily targeted luxury homes between the hours of 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Suspects gained entry by smashing the rear patio glass doors and stole jewelry, cash and other valuables.

On January 16, 2024, Toronto Police officers interrupted a similar style residential break and enter in progress and were able to arrest one of the suspects.

HRPS Investigators were able to link the suspect to break-ins in Oakville.

On January 19, HRPS officers arrested Paata Porchkhidze (51) of North York.

He has been charged by the HRPS with the following:

  • Break and Entering to Commit (5 counts)
  • Disguise with Intent (2 counts)

Investigators believe the accused to be part of an organized group committing break and enters across the GTA and is seeking additional suspects.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.

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 through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

Media Inquiries:
Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca

***ORIGINAL RELEASE*** January 12, 2024

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is investigating a series of break and enters in southeast Oakville.

On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, between the hours of 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm, police responded to two break-ins in the same neighbourhood. Investigators believe these incidents to be related and committed by an organized crew of suspects. Thieves are taking advantage of reduced daylight hours and targeting homes at a time when people may not have arrived home from work.

Suspects are smashing a rear window or patio door and targeting the primary bedroom looking for jewelry, cash, and other valuables.

The HRPS 2 District Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating these crimes, however at this time no arrests have been made.

Police would like to remind residents of the following safety tips to help deter break and enter crimes.

  1. Make your residence appear occupied when no one is home (consider timers for lights and electronics)
  2. Lock and secure all windows and doors
  3. Consider installing interior and exterior video cameras
  4. Establish open lines of communication with neighbours and report any suspicious activity to the police

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more on how to protect yourself against a break and enter.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.

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 through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

Media Inquiries:
Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca