Halton Regional Police are searching for four suspects after an armed home invasion in the Lakeshore Road and Belvenia Road area of Burlington, Ontario on May 15, 2026. The break-in happened around 2:40 a.m., when the suspects used a hammer to smash through door glass and get inside the home, according to a Halton Regional Police Service news release.
An adult woman was woken up by the sound of breaking glass and came face to face with the intruders. One of the suspects was armed with a handgun and pointed it at her, police say, while the others searched the home. The suspects took off with cash, jewelry, and other valuables. The woman was not physically hurt during the incident, but police did not release further details about what was stolen.
The four suspects are described as males wearing hooded sweaters and face coverings. Investigators are asking anyone who lives or was driving in the area of Lakeshore Road and Belvenia Road between 2:20 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. that morning to check their dashcam or home security footage. Even a short clip could help identify the suspects or the vehicle they were using.
This home invasion is the latest in a string of early-morning break-ins across south Burlington this spring. On April 22, five suspects targeted a home in the Roseland neighbourhood and tried to break into another in Oakville the same night. Four days later, on April 26, four suspects broke into a home in the Aldershot area, and a homeowner was struck in the head and needed medical treatment. The May 15 break-in has sparked fresh fear among residents, and a community meeting was held at St. Raphael’s Church on May 20, where locals shared their worries with police and city officials.
Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward attended the meeting and acknowledged the growing anxiety, though she noted break-and-enter numbers citywide have gone down slightly. “Across the city we have seen break-and-enters, we’ve seen auto theft. Those numbers have gone down a little bit,” she said, adding that she has been hearing from many residents about this sense of anxiety.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316. Tipsters who want to stay anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at haltonpolice.ca. Halton Regional Police Media Relations can be reached at 905-825-4899 or [email protected] for general inquiries.
