Zeeshan Ahmed is happy no one was home at the time he and his family’s life was turned upside-down.

The 25-year-old Mississauga man, along with his parents, sister and seven-year-old nephew, were all horrified to find out the home they live in, in the area of Hurontario Street and Bristol Road, was broken into Wednesday (Feb. 10) in broad daylight.

The burglars took $30,000 worth of jewelry, cash and a 100-pound safe. Peel Regional Police officers are investigating the incident, which occurred sometime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

“At the end of the day, we lost $30,000 but it could have been a lot worse if someone was home,” Ahmed said. “I don’t know how someone could get away with this in broad daylight.”