Home Invasions Surge Across Ontario as Police Launch Manhunt, June 20

Police across Ontario are responding to a spike in home invasions and violent crimes. A double homicide in Mississauga on June 19 has triggered a Canada-wide manhunt. Two elderly victims died after an assault at their residence near Lakeshore Road East and Hurontario Street. Investigators are also pursuing suspects in separate home invasion cases across the region.

Double Homicide Sparks Manhunt in Mississauga

Detectives from the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau have identified Jordan Sangwin, 46, of Mississauga, and obtained a Canada-wide warrant for his arrest. On Thursday, June 19, at approximately 7:07 p.m., police responded to reports of an assault at a residence near Lakeshore Road East and Hurontario Street. Officers located two elderly victims inside. They were transported to hospital, where they were pronounced dead.

Sangwin is wanted for two counts of First-Degree Murder. He is described as male, White, medium build with short salt and pepper hair and clean shaven. He was last seen wearing a grey long sleeve shirt, dark shorts and carrying a black duffle bag. Police consider him armed and dangerous and advise the public not to approach.

Multiple Home Invasions Reported Across Region

Police have reported several home invasion incidents in recent days. In Vaughan, two teens were charged after a Lamborghini and cash were stolen during a violent home invasion. In Hamilton, police are searching for three suspects following an early-morning home invasion. York Regional Police arrested one suspect and are searching for three others in a separate incident, recovering a loaded firearm during the arrest.

In Pickering, four suspects were arrested in connection with a home invasion. These incidents reflect a pattern of violent property crimes targeting residences across the Greater Toronto Area.

Related Crimes Under Investigation

Peel Regional Police arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with three robberies targeting people after they withdrew cash from ATMs in Brampton. The incidents occurred between March and June near Chinguacousy Road and Queen Street East. Police allege the suspect waited inside ATM vestibules, then assaulted victims and stole their money after they completed their transactions. One victim was a senior citizen.

Sureshkumaran Rajaputhiran, 34, of no fixed address, was arrested on June 16. He has been charged with three counts of robbery and was held for a bail hearing.

Police Urge Public Cooperation

Investigators are urging Sangwin to seek legal counsel and surrender to police. Anyone with information about the Mississauga homicide or Sangwin’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 3205. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.

For other incidents, Toronto Police Service and regional police services are accepting tips from the public. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity and provide any details that could assist investigations.

Final Thoughts

Ontario faces a wave of violent home invasions and related crimes. The Mississauga double homicide and multiple regional incidents underscore growing safety concerns. Residents should remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to police immediately.

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