Peel Regional Police investigators are asking Mississauga residents for assistance as they try to locate a woman wanted in connection with a coordinated series of vehicle break-ins that affected 71 vehicles across the city.
Incidents occurred in early morning hours
The incidents took place during the early morning hours of Sept. 3 and Sept. 6, according to investigators with the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB). Police allege vehicles were unlawfully entered either by smashing windows or by taking advantage of unlocked doors. No vehicles were stolen and all were unoccupied at the time of the alleged offences, investigators said.
Peel police have identified and charged one person in relation to the series and are now seeking the public's help to find another suspect.
Woman wanted, man arrested
Officials named the woman sought as Andrea Cederberg, 33, of no fixed address. She is wanted on several charges related to the investigation:
- Attempt to Commit an Indictable Offence — 23 counts
- Mischief Over $5,000 — 9 counts
- Theft Under $5,000 — 9 counts
- Theft Over $5,000 — 1 count
"Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Andrea Cederberg, or information about these incidents, is asked to contact investigators with the 11 Division CIB at 905-453-2121, ext. 1133."
Police also confirmed the recent arrest of Cory Lowden, 34, of no fixed address, as connected to the investigation. No further details about charges against Lowden were released in the notice.
Scope may extend beyond Mississauga
Investigators have identified potential links between the Mississauga incidents and similar vehicle-crime probes in other jurisdictions across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond, including Halton Region, Toronto, York Region and Waterloo Region. Peel Regional Police said they are working with policing partners in those areas to determine the full scope of the alleged activity.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of affected vehicles | 71 |
| Dates of incidents | Sept. 3 and Sept. 6 |
| Woman wanted | Andrea Cederberg, 33, no fixed address |
| Arrested | Cory Lowden, 34, no fixed address |
Police did not provide a detailed map of affected neighbourhoods in Mississauga. The public notice emphasised the need for community assistance in locating Cederberg and in providing any information relevant to the investigation.
How to contact investigators
Anyone with information is asked to contact the 11 Division CIB at 905-453-2121, ext. 1133. Media enquiries were directed to the Peel police media relations office at 905-453-2121, ext. 4027 or via the published media email.
The scope of the alleged break-in spree — multiple neighbourhoods, dozens of vehicles and cross-jurisdictional leads — has prompted a co-ordinated police response. For Mississauga residents, the case is a reminder that investigators are actively pursuing leads and seeking vigilance from the community as they work to locate a person wanted in connection with widespread property crime.
Peel Regional Police closed the public notice with their community tagline: A Safer Community Together.
