A 29-year-old man is facing multiple charges following a vehicle fire and attempted carjackings on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway (LINC).

On February 19, 2026, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Hamilton Police patrol officers came upon a vehicle fully engulfed in flames in the westbound lanes of the LINC. The vehicle appeared to have been abandoned. Witnesses at the scene reported seeing a male flee the area on foot shortly before police arrived.

While officers conducted their initial investigation, police began receiving reports of a male attempting to carjack vehicles along the LINC. Fortunately, those attempts were unsuccessful.

A short time later, officers located the suspect seated in the passenger seat of a vehicle belonging to an uninvolved motorist. He was taken into custody without further incident.

The accused, a 29-year-old man of no fixed address, has been charged with:

• Robbery with Intent to Steal
• Arson – Damage to Property

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to contact the on-duty Division 30 Staff Sergeant at 905-546-3886. Anonymous tips can be provided through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.crimestoppershamilton.com.