York Regional Police have arrested one person and see additional suspects are being sought in connection with residential break-ins in King Township.
On Thursday, just after 9 a.m., York Regional Police responded to a break and enter in progress in the area of Keele Street and Sculptors Gate. A man told police he was following a suspect who had just attempted to break into his home.
Officers arrived on scene, reviewed security camera footage and set up a perimeter to locate the suspect, who was found hiding in a wooded area nearby, police said in a news release.
Police believe a vehicle seen in the area at the time — a newer-model Honda CR-V — is connected to the break-in.
Luka Lazaridi, 45, of of Toronto, has been charged with two counts each of break and enter and disguise with intent.
Police are looking to identify additional suspects.
A video of the arrest can be seen here.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau Property Crime Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7142. Information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1800222tips.com.
