Arrest in Burlington Home Invasion
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest in connection with the investigation of a home invasion in Burlington.
On Sunday, April 26, at approximately 2:40 a.m., four suspects broke into a home in the southwest Aldershot neighbourhood. The suspects smashed a first-floor window to gain entry. The residents were asleep at the time and were awoken by the sound of breaking glass.
The suspects were armed with a firearm and a knife and confronted the residents in their bedrooms, making demands for valuables. The residents handed over several pieces of jewelry before the suspects fled in a stolen vehicle.
Following an investigation, which included extensive collaboration with York Regional Police, one of the suspects was identified as Manav Kotak (18) of Kitchener (see attached photo).
Kotak was arrested on June 25, 2026, and has since been charged with the following offences:
- Armed Robbery
- Pointing a Firearm
- Disguise with Intent
The investigation remains ongoing, as investigators work to identify and arrest the outstanding 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 at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Media Inquiries:
Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
Phone: 905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca
