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Specialized equipment allegedly taken from Oakville business
Jul 09, 2026 •
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Some of the items seized after a search warrant was executed by Halton Regional Police during a theft investigation. Photo by HRPS
Halton Regional Police have charged a 30-year-old Brantford man after an internal theft investigation involving an Oakville aerospace company.
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In early June, cops began investigating after an aerospace company reported the theft of specialized millwright and aerospace equipment and tools.
Investigators alleged an employee of the company was responsible after the stolen items were put up for sale on social media platforms.
On June 30, a search warrant was executed at a Brantford residence, where the accused was taken into custody. Investigators allegedly recovered about $250,000 worth of millwright and aerospace equipment along with more than $150,000 in cash.
Some of the items seized after a search warrant was executed by Halton Regional Police. (HRPS) Photo by HRPS
Several high-value designer watches and sunglasses were also recovered, which are believed to be connected to proceeds of crime.
Abhishek Kumar Patel has been charged with theft over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (trafficking).
Some of the items seized after a search warrant was executed by Halton Regional Police. (HRPS) Photo by HRPS
Investigators are continuing to work with the affected business to identify additional stolen property and determine whether further charges are warranted.
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Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777, Ext. 2216. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or haltoncrimestoppers.ca
Halton Regional Police are seeking this suspect vehicle in connection with a July 1, 2026, shooting of a residence and vehicle in Oakville, Ont. (HRPS) Photo by HRPS
Halton Regional Police are seeking this suspect vehicle in connection with a July 1, 2026, shooting of a residence and vehicle in Oakville, Ont. (HRPS) Photo by HPRS
While there were people inside the home at the time of the shooting, no one was injured.
Anyone with video footage from that area of Sawyer, including Rebecca St. between Bronte Rd. and Third Line, between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on July 1 is asked to contact police at 905-825-4777, Ext. 2216. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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In early June, cops began investigating after an aerospace company reported the theft of specialized millwright and aerospace equipment and tools.
Investigators alleged an employee of the company was responsible after the stolen items were put up for sale on social media platforms.
On June 30, a search warrant was executed at a Brantford residence, where the accused was taken into custody. Investigators allegedly recovered about $250,000 worth of millwright and aerospace equipment along with more than $150,000 in cash.
Some of the items seized after a search warrant was executed by Halton Regional Police. (HRPS) Photo by HRPS
Several high-value designer watches and sunglasses were also recovered, which are believed to be connected to proceeds of crime.
Abhishek Kumar Patel has been charged with theft over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (trafficking).
Some of the items seized after a search warrant was executed by Halton Regional Police. (HRPS) Photo by HRPS
Investigators are continuing to work with the affected business to identify additional stolen property and determine whether further charges are warranted.
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Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777, Ext. 2216. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or haltoncrimestoppers.ca
Halton Regional Police are seeking this suspect vehicle in connection with a July 1, 2026, shooting of a residence and vehicle in Oakville, Ont. (HRPS) Photo by HRPS
OAKVILLE HOME, VEHICLE SHOT UP
Halton cops are seeking the public’s help in identifying a vehicle allegedly involved in an Oakville shooting. Police said that on July 1 around 1:30 a.m., a lone suspect exited a white four-door sedan parked outside of a residence on Sawyer Dr. in Oakville and fired multiple shots at the home and a vehicle parked in the driveway. Halton Regional Police are seeking this suspect vehicle in connection with a July 1, 2026, shooting of a residence and vehicle in Oakville, Ont. (HRPS) Photo by HPRS
While there were people inside the home at the time of the shooting, no one was injured.
Anyone with video footage from that area of Sawyer, including Rebecca St. between Bronte Rd. and Third Line, between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on July 1 is asked to contact police at 905-825-4777, Ext. 2216. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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