A jewellery store located in the Erin Mills Town Centre was the scene of a bold smash-and-grab robbery on the night of June 26, 2025. According to a social media update from Peel Regional Police, the incident involved multiple masked suspects who used hammers to break into display cases within the store, which is situated in the busy shopping hub of Mississauga.
The suspects executed the robbery swiftly and then fled the scene in a vehicle. As of now, there are no known descriptions of the vehicle or the individuals involved in the crime.
Fortunately, police reported no injuries following the robbery. However, there were numerous reports from witnesses that gunshots had been fired during the incident. Officers have since verified that this was not the case; what witnesses heard were actually the sounds of hammers striking glass, not gunfire. This clarification was issued to dispel any confusion and to ensure the public’s safety.
ROBBERY:
— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) June 26, 2025
-Erin Mills Town Centre.
-Smash and grab at jewelry store.
-Hammers used.
-Multiple masked suspects fled in a vehicle.
-No injuries.
-Multiple reports indicating gunshots, there were NO shots fired. Callers heard the hammers hitting glass.
-Heavy police presence.
The heavy police presence at the Erin Mills Town Centre suggests that law enforcement is taking this incident seriously and is actively investigating the matter. The authorities are likely gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to piece together what transpired during the robbery.
As investigations continue, police urge anyone with information related to this incident or who may have seen anything suspicious around the time of the robbery to come forward. The community’s cooperation is essential in aiding law enforcement to apprehend those responsible for this brazen crime.
This incident underscores ongoing concerns about retail crime, particularly in busy shopping areas, raising questions about security measures in place to protect stores and shoppers alike.
More to come
