NEWS RELEASE
HAMILTON POLICE
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Between October 11th and October 23rd, 2024 a series of commercial Break and Enter incidents were reported in the Waterdown and Flamborough areas. The Hamilton Police BEAR Unit has successfully identified a 32-year-old male as the responsible person for six break and enter incidents at commercial properties, as well as possession of three stolen motor vehicles.
On October 28th, 2024 Hamilton Police arrested Derek James Tuffin of Ingersoll for the following charges:
- Break and Enter – Commit: 6 counts
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000: 3 counts
- Possession of Burglary Tools
- Fail to Comply with Probation: 12 counts
If you have any information that could assist with this investigation, please contact Detective Constable Patrick Root at 905-540-6327 or Staff Sergeant Groombridge at 905-546-2991.
To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com
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