Halton Police Charge Brampton Man After a String of Break-Ins at a Milton Hobby Shop

A Brampton man is facing several charges after Halton Regional Police investigated a series of break-ins at a Milton hobby store, police say. The accused has not been convicted, and the allegations have not been tested in court.

What Happened

According to information relayed by FM101 Milton Now from the Halton Regional Police Service, Milton Hobbies, at 621 Main Street East, was broken into four times since May, resulting in property damage and the theft of roughly $14,000 worth of merchandise. Investigators say they identified a suspect they allege was responsible for three of those break-ins.

Police say that on Wednesday, August 5, investigators executed search warrants at a residence and a vehicle in Brampton, where a suspect was arrested and multiple remote-controlled vehicles and accessories were recovered.

Key Details

• Police allege the Milton Hobbies store was targeted four times since May, with about $14,000 in merchandise reported stolen.

• Sahilpreet Dhaliwal, 25, of Brampton has been charged with three counts of break and enter and one count of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

• Police say he was held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.

• Investigators say the investigation remains ongoing and that further arrests are anticipated.

• No conviction has been reported, and the charges have not been proven in court.

Community Impact

Break-ins at a small local business can mean far more than a single night's loss, from repair bills and higher insurance costs to the unsettling feeling that a familiar shop has been targeted. Cases like this are also a reminder for downtown-area business owners to review security cameras, lighting and alarm systems. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Background

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Halton Regional Police 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777, ext. 2416. Tips can also be left anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

Source: FM101 Milton Now — https://www.miltonnow.ca/2026/08/07/138341/

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