Posted on Wednesday March 25, 2026
Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a suspect in connection with nine residential break-and-enters in the City of Markham.
Between November 28, 2025, and March 20, 2026, the suspect committed numerous residential break-and-enters during the evening hours in Markham. The suspect forced entry into residences that appeared to be unoccupied and targeted bedrooms for jewelry and designer items.
On March 24, 2026, officers executed two search warrants at residences in the City of Toronto and arrested the suspect.
The suspect vehicle was a black Infinity G37 and police are urging anyone who may have seen a suspicious vehicle matching this description to contact police.
The suspect had been seen in the area of the break-ins without a mask and investigators believe there may be additional victims and witnesses who have not yet spoken to police. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators.
Charged: - Neville Ricky YOUNG, 39, of the City of Toronto
| Charges: - Break and Enter Commit x6
- Break and Enter with Intent x3
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 x4
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The investigation is ongoing and investigators anticipate laying additional charges. Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7545, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
York Regional Police is reminding the public to always maintain the appearance that their residences are occupied. Follow these six steps to protect your home from a break-and-enter.
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Prepared by: Constable James Dickson
26-37432
March 25, 2026
