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Nearly $1M in stolen property recovered after suspect caught breaking into Holt Renfrew in Mississauga: police
- Peel Regional Police recovered nearly $1 million in stolen property and arrested a Mississauga man following an investigation into an April 30 break-in at Square One Shopping Centre.
- On April 30, a masked suspect allegedly broke into Holt Renfrew at the mall, stealing 'high-value jewelry and clothing' from multiple displays before fleeing and stealing an unoccupied vehicle.
- Officers identified 41-year-old Amir Nikbakht as the suspect after executing a search warrant at his home, where they recovered the stolen goods; Nikbakht faces multiple charges including possession of break-in instruments and disguise with intent.
- Peel Region Deputy Chief Marc Andrews stated retail theft leaves a 'huge impact' on businesses, while Stephen Gascoine, the mall's general manager, said the arrest reinforces commitment to safety.
- Arrests and charges have increased by more than 30 per cent since the Break and Enter Auto and Retail Organized Crime Unit launched in Sept. 2025, reflecting intensified enforcement.
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Nearly $1M in stolen property recovered after suspect caught breaking into Holt Renfrew in Mississauga: police
Nearly $1 million in stolen goods has been recovered after a suspect allegedly broke into a Holt Renfrew at a Mississauga mall and took a significant amount of 'high-end' items, Peel Regional Police say.
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Suspect arrested, close to $1 million in stolen goods recovered: Peel police
Peel Region police say a man has been charged after they recovered nearly $1 million in stolen goods in a months-long retail theft investigation in Mississauga, Ont.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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