Mississauga: 2 Charged After $85,955 Coffee Machine Theft

Two Mississauga men have been charged with possession of property obtained by crime after police investigated a commercial break-and-enter and recovered six coffee machines, Peel Regional Police said on Nov. 10.

Officers responded to a break-and-enter at a commercial building in Mississauga at approximately 6:40 a.m. on Saturday, July 11. Investigators determined that nine high-end commercial coffee machines, valued at approximately $85,955, had been stolen.

During the investigation, officers learned that the stolen machines had been listed for sale through an online marketplace, police said. Investigators identified two people and executed a search warrant on Sunday, Nov. 1, at a residence near Bloor Street and Fieldgate Drive in Mississauga.

Police recovered six of the nine stolen machines during the search. Investigators believe the other three machines had been sold online before police executed the warrant.

Charges and court appearance

Cezary Szuc, 45, and Leslie Ayotte, 57, both of Mississauga, have each been charged with possession of property obtained by crime. Both were released on undertakings and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators with the 12 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 1233. The incident number is PR260233636.