Articles tagged with 'Theft' | Hamilton Police Service

Hamilton Police Service - Archive (Theft)

2024
09
February
2024
| 13:13 America/New_York
Hamilton Police have arrested and charged three males with a series of distraction thefts in Hamilton.  On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, Hamilton Police entered into an investigation after receiving reports of three distraction thefts that
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2023
14
November
2023
| 12:11 America/New_York
Hamilton Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying four suspects involved in a targeted wallet theft incident that occurred recently. The incident involved the coordinated efforts of the suspects to distract a 64-year-old victim,
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01
August
2023
| 12:10 America/New_York
Hamilton Police successfully apprehended a male responsible for the theft and possession of the Ancaster Little League bleachers valued over $10,000.On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, a volunteer attended the baseball park located at 268 Jerseyville Road,
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01
February
2023
| 16:46 America/New_York
Hamilton Police are investigating four different tool thefts from motor vehicles that have occurred in the span of three days.On Thursday, January 26, 2023, at approximately 3:20 a.m., police received reports of a white van in the area of Britannia
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2022
16
September
2022
| 11:16 America/New_York
Hamilton Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying two suspects involved in a theft from a senior’s residence. On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at approximately 7:00 p.m., an elderly female, was tending to her garden when
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2021
17
June
2021
| 13:59 America/New_York
Hamilton Police continue to investigate three high-end vehicles that were stolen from the Hamilton Area in the last few months.In all three incidents, the vehicles were posted online through websites such as Auto Trader, Kijiji and Facebook. The
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2020
14
September
2020
| 14:14 America/New_York
Hamilton Police have arrested and charged a male in relation to a string of vehicle entries ranging from the Dundas and primarily central mountain area. The investigation is still currently ongoing and police believe anticipate laying additional
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02
July
2020
| 14:56 America/New_York
Catalytic converter thefts within Hamilton have been a persistent issue that continues to generate numerous calls for service. A two-week project targeting their theft yields multiple arrests. In June of 2020, Hamilton Police initiated Project
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07
April
2020
| 08:14 America/New_York
A 40-year-old Hamilton man will appear in court today after being arrested for the theft of a delivered residential parcel. Hamilton Police are also providing tips to help deter this type of crime. On Thursday, March 26, 2020, shortly after
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24
March
2020
| 13:47 America/New_York
A citizen witnessed a package stolen from a front porch and called the police. On March 23, 2020, shortly after 5:00 p.m., police received a call for a theft in progress. A citizen was sitting in their vehicle and observed a male steal a package
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24
February
2020
| 10:39 America/New_York
A 32-year-old Brampton man will appear in court later today after police heard him cutting out a catalytic converter from a parked car. He was arrested without incident and found to be in possession of two converters. On Monday, February 24,
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15
January
2020
| 12:26 America/New_York
The Hamilton Police BEAR Unit continues to work towards identifying the owners of high-end bicycles recovered during a theft ring investigation. Several owners have been reunited with their property however, numerous bicycles remain unclaimed. On
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03
January
2020
| 14:51 America/New_York
Hamilton Police are warning the public of an increase in the number of street robberies involving high-end winter jackets. Over the past few weeks, seventeen individuals have been targeted for their winter coats in the downtown and west
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2019
15
November
2019
| 14:37 America/New_York
In August of 2019, the Hamilton Police Service Major Fraud Branch commenced an investigation into complaints about financial mismanagement, fraud and theft at the Sikh Society of Hamilton Wentworth located at 86 Covington Street, Hamilton The
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31
October
2019
| 13:35 America/New_York
A 22-year-old Stoney Creek man appeared in court yesterday to answer to several charges after police investigated a suspicious vehicle stationed on a median. On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, shortly before 6:30 a.m., Hamilton Police received
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15
October
2019
| 10:42 America/New_York
The Hamilton Police Service has arrested a 36-year-old male in relation to the catalytic converter thefts in the region. The investigation is ongoing and any victims who have yet to come forward are urged to contact police. Additional criminal
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03
October
2019
| 15:06 America/New_York
Hamilton Police are warning the public after a spike in the theft of catalytic converters in vehicles. A component of the exhaust system, catalytic converters contain high-value metal that is then sold at scrap metal yards.  Since May 2019,
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26
September
2019
| 16:33 America/New_York
A 44-year-old man appeared in court on Wednesday to answer to charges related to breaking into cars. The victim spotted the suspect asleep in front of a building with her stolen property and notified police. On Wednesday, September 25, 2019,
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16
September
2019
| 10:36 America/New_York
A 48-year-old Hamilton man will appear in court today after witnesses assisted police with a theft investigation. On Sunday, September 15, 2019, shortly before midnight, witnesses observed a damaged grey Honda Civic parked in the area of King
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12
September
2019
| 15:38 America/New_York
The Hamilton Police BEAR Unit continues to investigate a robbery of two employees while they were depositing their employer’s cash sales. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and the victim’s vehicle. He remains outstanding
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06
September
2019
| 09:09 America/New_York
Hamilton Police are reminding vehicle owners and delivery drivers that the number one theft deterrent for an automobile is to remove the keys and lock the vehicle when left unattended. In the past 48 hours, police received two reports involving
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12
August
2019
| 10:00 America/New_York
The Hamilton Police Service has continued to investigate incidents involving car entries at apartment building residences in the Stoney Creek area. One suspect has been arrested and the second suspect identified. On Monday, August 5, 2019,
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26
July
2019
| 08:36 America/New_York
On Thursday, July 25, 2019, shortly after 12:30 p.m., a Hamilton Police officer was conducting stationary northbound speed enforcement on the Redhill Valley Parkway at Greenhill Avenue. At that time a black Acura SUV was observed travelling
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23
July
2019
| 09:30 America/New_York
After attempting to change his clothing, a shoplifter was located at a local convenience store and arrested. Through investigation, police learned he had six outstanding warrants for his arrest. He will appear in court later today. On Monday,
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19
July
2019
| 11:40 America/New_York
Two bicycle thieves appeared in court on Wednesday after a joint investigation between the owner and police. Hamilton Police want to remind the public to always record the serial number for their bicycle and to report it as soon as possible when
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19
July
2019
| 07:45 America/New_York
A concerned citizen contacted police after observing a minivan being driven in an erratic manner. After exiting the vehicle, one of the occupants was located in a nearby store and arrested. He was found to be in possession of an illicit drug and
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17
July
2019
| 13:35 America/New_York
Joel Prosic appeared in court today for a purse snatching incident that occurred Monday afternoon. He was identified yesterday evening after security videos from the offence were reviewed and an officer recognized him from a previous interaction
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17
July
2019
| 08:10 America/New_York
A 37-year-old man of no fixed address will appear in court today after he was caught on a shoplifting spree. On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, shortly before 1:30 p.m. Hamilton Police received information involving staff at the Metro Grocery Store
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16
July
2019
| 06:45 America/New_York
A 33-year-old Hamilton man is scheduled to appear in court today after he stole a woman’s purse during a bingo game. Witnesses intervened, caught the male and held him until police arrived. On Monday, July 15, 2019, shortly before 9:00
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24
June
2019
| 06:35 America/New_York
A 32-year-old Hamilton man will appear in court on Thursday, July 18, 2019, to answer to charges related to the theft of an SUV and the possession of burglary tools. On Friday, June 21, 2019, shortly after 1:30 p.m., the owner of a 2015 Toyota
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