Smash and grabs have become a growing trend within the local business community.
Two more stores were hit this past weekend, with cash stolen from the register in both cases after the front door glass was smashed to gain entry.
According to Halton police, Living Lighting (1290 Steeles Ave.) was targeted at 2:35 a.m. Friday, while Holy Shakes (61 James Snow Pkwy.) was entered sometime overnight Mar. 13-14.
In each incident, a male suspect was seen wearing dark-coloured clothing and a face covering.
The investigation is ongoing to determine if the occurrences – the latest among nearly a dozen in recent weeks – are related.
Anyone with information regarding these occurrences or other recent ones in town is asked to contact police at 905-825-4777 or Crime Stoppers of Halton at 1-800-222-8477 or haltoncrimestoppers.ca.