A 27-year-old Mississauga man has been arrested and charged following a string of break and enters in Mississauga.

Peel Regional Police investigated a series of break-and-enter incidents between July 13 and 18. During the incidents, 27 homes in Mississauga were broken into or attempts were made to break in. In the reported incidents, the individual made entry or attempted entry through the backyard gates, or rear and side property gates. He was looking for unlocked windows and doors to gain entry into the homes.

The man was captured by video surveillance cameras from several homes.

After an exhaustive investigation along with help from residents, police identified and arrested him on July 23.