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Police find $5K in stolen items during routine encampment check

A go cart was among the items recovered in a camp on Beach Strip business property
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NEWS RELEASE
HAMILTON POLICE
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A routine encampment compliance check has resulted in the recovery a local businesses' property.

On Friday March 21, 2025, Hamilton Police Encampment Engagement officers were conducting a compliance check along Van Wagners Beach Road when they observed items which they believed had been stolen. A male who had been recently trespassed from the property had numerous items strewn about the area within his possession. They included, but are not limited to, the following:

  • A go cart
  • 4x Honda go cart engines
  • Fishing gear
  • Valuable tools

The total dollar amount of the items is over $5000.00, and the rightful owner of the items was happy to retrieve them.

The male, 31-year-old of no-fixed-address, was charged with the following:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.00
  • Fail to comply with probation

If you have any information that can assist with this investigation, please contact the on-duty Division 2 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-2963. Additionally, if you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or visit crimestoppershamilton.com

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