NEWS RELEASE
HAMILTON POLICE SERVICE
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Hamilton Police have disrupted a group of youths engaged in auto thefts on the Hamilton mountain.
On Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 shortly before 3 a.m, Hamilton Police responded to a report of youths breaking into vehicles in a parking lot near Mohawk Road west and Rice Avenue.
Officers operating a plain door vehicle swiftly arrived and observed two male youths in dark clothing near a damaged vehicle. A foot chase ensued and additional resources such as K9 and patrol officers assisted in arresting one of the suspects.
A second suspect was arrested a short time later while they were attempting to flee in a local taxi cab.
During the investigation, Police discovered an electronic automobile key scanning device that the pair had utilized during the incident.
Suspect 1 (17 years old) was charged with the following:
- Fail to comply with release order
- Theft over $5,000
- Possession of a device for purpose of committing theft
- Mischief under $5,000
Suspect 2 (16 years old) was charged with the following:
- Theft over $5,000
- Possession of a device for purpose of committing theft
- Mischief under $5,000
Police believe there were more youths involved in this incident. If you have any information that you believe will assist with this investigation, please contact the on-duty Division 3 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-3886. To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online.
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