Suspect Charged for Residential Break and Enters in Newmarket
Investigators with the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations
Bureau have charged a suspect in connection with overnight residential break-ins
and thefts from vehicles in the Town of Newmarket.
Between February 15 and March 13, 2026, the suspect committed entries into
unlocked houses and motor vehicles overnight in residential neighbourhoods
around Prospect Street and Gorham Street. The suspect targeted wallets and fled
when confronted by home owners.
Investigators have determined the suspect gained access to at least three
residences and committed thefts from at least two motor vehicles.
The suspect was identified charged on March 13, 2026.
York Regional police is releasing a photo of the suspect as investigators
believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information is encouraged
to come forward. The suspect was seen wearing a very distinctive red and black
puffer-style jacket.
Charged:
* Hubert RICHARDS, 26, of Newmarket
Charges:
* Break and Enter Commit x2
* Break and Enter with Intent
* Theft Under $5,000 x2
* Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 x2
* Possession of Break-in Instruments
* Breach of Probation x3
At the time of the incident, RICHARDS was on probation for unrelated offences.
The investigation is ongoing and investigators anticipate laying additional
charges. Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police #1
District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7142, or contact
Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at
www.1800222tips.com [http://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
[https://www.yrp.ca/en/crime-prevention/Home-Security-and-Protection.asp].
Crime prevention is our shared responsibility: Find up-to-date crime data in
York Region on the Community Safety Data Portal
[https://community-safety-portal-datayrp.hub.arcgis.com/?_mid_=8], or become a
partner in community safety by signing up for the Security Camera Registry
[https://www.yrp.ca/en/crime-prevention/Security-Camera-Registry.asp] today.
