Two North York men are facing multiple charges after Halton Regional Police seized two firearms during a theft investigation that began in Milton.
On September 2, the two accused broke into a parked vehicle in Milton and stole cash and other valuables, including a watch, according to Halton Regional Police Service.
The following day, the same two suspects went to Elements Casino in Milton and stole cash from a guest services drawer. Police say they fled when casino security confronted them.
Investigators with the 1 District Street Crime Unit identified the two accused, who police say worked together in both thefts.
On October 1, officers executed a search warrant at a North York residence and arrested both suspects inside. Police seized two firearms during the search and recovered items stolen during the Milton vehicle break-in.
Iraklii Shariia, 38, of North York, and Davit Kukhilava, 47, of North York, have each been charged in connection with the investigation. Kukhilava faces an additional charge of possession of a prohibited device.
Both accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing, Halton Regional Police Service said.
Police are asking anyone with information about the investigation to contact the 1 District Street Crime Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
