Newmarket Man Charged in Commercial Break and Enter Investigation
A Newmarket man faces charges following an investigation into multiple commercial break and enters in Newmarket and surrounding areas.
York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau investigators have charged a Newmarket man in connection with a series of commercial break and enters. The investigation began in August 2026, focusing on more than a dozen incidents that occurred during early-morning hours between August 3 and August 16. The suspect reportedly forced entry into businesses overnight, targeting safes and cash registers.
Police identified a suspect responsible for at least 14 commercial break and enters in Newmarket. On August 19, 2026, the suspect was taken into custody. A search warrant executed at a Newmarket residence led to the recovery of cash trays and break and enter tools.
Jonathan Allan, 46, of Newmarket, has been charged. At the time of the offenses, Allan was on probation. Investigators believe there may be additional victims. The investigation is ongoing.