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1 arrested, search on for 3 more suspects in GTHA break-in spree

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One man has been arrested as Halton police continue the search for 3 more suspects in a spree of break-ins at 30 homes throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

On Thursday, officers say Paul Nkrumah, 36, of Brampton was arrested in Smithville while in possession of a stolen Jeep Cherokee.

Nkrumah now faces charges of dangerous driving, flight from police, assault with intent to resist arrest and possession of stolen property over $5,000, in addition to the charges associated with the break-in spree itself.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The search now continues for the remaining three suspects that police have yet to apprehend.

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Investigators say the break-ins happened in the areas of Caledon, Halton, Hamilton, Peel and York.

Search warrants were carried out on Nov. 21 at four homes associated with the suspects and recovered several items believed to have been stolen.

Police did not find or arrest any of the suspects at that time.

The remaining suspects have been identified as 33-year-old Jordan Saccucci of Mississauga, 37-year-old Marcel Blackburn of Hagersville, and 41-year-old Dumark Lindsay of Mississauga.

Investigators believe the suspects are aware they are wanted but have not turned themselves in.

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Halton police say they believe the four men were involved in recent house break-ins that took place on Nov. 22 and 23 in Oakville, Mississauga and York.

The masked suspects allegedly approach the front door of homes during the day. If confronted by homeowners, police say the men may provide an excuse related to construction or landscaping services before quickly leaving.

The men were last seen in a newer model black Chevrolet Tahoe RST.

Community members are asked to call 911 should they see the suspects rather than approaching them.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation can also contact investigators at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.

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