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Toronto Sun
16-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Three suspects charged, trio sought for residential break-ins in York Region
Sean Mackey, 47, is wanted for a number of residential thefts in York Region. Photo by Handout / York Regional Police Three suspects have been charged following a months-long investigation into overnight thefts across York Region that saw jewelry, handbags and cash stolen from unoccupied homes. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account And cops are turning to the public for help tracking down another three suspects who are still sought, including one person who has a history with authorities in Durham. York Regional Police said investigators from the Integrated Property Crime Task Force (ICPTF) launched a probe in October 2024 into a series of break-ins they believed were carried out by the same suspects. The investigation, dubbed Project Lone Wolf, found homes that appeared to be vacant while the homeowners were away were targeted throughout the fall and winter months. Some of the watches that were recovered by police but unclaimed following a string of residential thefts in York Region. Photo by Handout / York Regional Police 'The suspects carried out coordinated overnight break-and-enters stealing jewelry, handbags, cash and other items that could be easily transported from the residence to waiting vehicles,' police said in a news release. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Police said detectives cooperated with members of Durham Regional Police, Halton Regional Police and the Ontario Provincial Police in order to identify suspects, gather evidence and to assist in identifying additional victims. Lucien Viau, 52, of Oshawa, is charged with break-and-enter commit, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime, and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. Robert Mills, 67, of Oshawa, is charged with two counts of break-and-enter commit and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. Shane Charles, 48, of Whitby, is charged with break-and-enter commit and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. A Yves Saint Laurent is one of many items recovered by police but unclaimed following a string of residential thefts in York Region. Photo by Handout / York Regional Police Still wanted by authorities are Sean Mackey, 47, Patricia Mackey-Moreira, 22, of Toronto, and an 18-year-old man. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Mackey is wanted for nine counts of break-and-enter commit, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and two counts of conspiracy to commit an indicatable offence. He is also accused of operating a vehicle while prohibited. Mackey-Moreira is wanted for possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. The unidentified man is wanted for two counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. 'The suspects are encouraged to seek legal advice and turn themselves in,' cops said. 'Investigators are reminding the public that anyone providing assistance to them could be subject to criminal charges.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO In March 2022, Mackey was slapped with 30 charges by Durham Regional Police after officers responded to four separate break-ins in Brooklin. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. At the time, Mackey was accused of breaking-and-entering, mischief under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, breach of probation, breach of release order, and trespassing at night. The outcome of those charges is unknown. Police said search warrants executed at residences in Oshawa led to numerous items being recovered. An online photo collection of items that have yet to be claimed is now available. 'We are asking anyone who was a victim of a residential break-and-enter between September 2024 to March 2025 to please review the photos and contact police if any of the items belong to you,' police said. Anyone with information is asked to call the Integrated Property Crime Task Force at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7232, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Read More Columnists Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA Celebrity Columnists
CTV News
16-05-2025
- CTV News
6 suspects allegedly targeted vacant homes in string of break-ins in York Region
Three people have been charged, and three suspects remain at large following a months-long series of residential break-ins throughout York Region. York Regional Police say they launched their investigation, dubbed Project Lone Wolf, in October 2024, after learning a string of break-and-enters were allegedly executed by the same group of suspects. Officers say the suspects allegedly targeted unoccupied homes while the residents were away throughout the fall and winter months. They allege the suspects would coordinate overnight break-ins, where they would make off with jewelry, handbags, cash and a variety of other items that they could 'easily' take from the home to the vehicles waiting outside. In photos released by police, some other stolen items include luxury purses, sunglasses and watches, as well as a candle and collectible coins. Through the help of Durham, Halton and provincial police, York investigators were able to identify suspects and gather evidence, which identified more victims. In a release issued on Friday, police announced they arrested three people—47-year-old Sean Mackey, 22-year-old Patricia Mackey-Moreira, and an unnamed 18-year-old—and are all collectively facing possession of property obtained by crime charges. Mackey additionally faces nine counts of break and enter and two counts of conspiracy to commit indictable offence charges. Investigators are searching for three more suspects: 52-year-old Lucien Viau and 67-year-old Robert Mills of Oshawa, and 48-year-old Shane Charles of Whitby. They are all wanted on break-and-enter and conspiracy charges. The charges have not been tested in court. Police have been unable to find the outstanding suspects and are asking the public for information. Investigators are urging the accused to seek legal advice and turn themselves in, adding that anyone helping them out at this time could be subject to criminal charges. Officers also ask that anyone who was a victim of a break-and-enter from September 2024 to March 2025 to review the full list of recovered items and contact police if any of them belong to you. 'There will be a process to verify ownership before collecting any property,' police said. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
