NEWS RELEASE
HAMILTON POLICE SERVICE
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On Nov. 3, 2024, Hamilton Police attended Limeridge Mall for a suspicious person. This was related to a prior call of individuals who had been reported shoplifting from a store at the mall the day prior.
The responding officers saw the involved vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The 26-year-old female driver of the vehicle failed to stop and fled but inadvertently drove into a dead end street and was forced to stop. The 25-year-old male passenger fled from the vehicle and officers entered into a foot pursuit. During the course of this pursuit, the male discarded a loaded handgun into a garbage can in a park. This gun was recovered. Thanks to our quick thinking and spry officers the individual was located and arrested a short distance away.
Anthony Cosic of Hamilton, was charged with:
- Fail to Comply Release Order x3
- Possession of a Prohibited Firearm
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Shadia Yusuf Noor of Hamilton, was charged with:
- Disobey Court Order x2
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
Hamilton Police are committed to keeping our community safe and we are thankful to our community partners for their help. If you see something, say something.
For those who wish to provide information anonymously, please consider reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton's Website.
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