Hamilton Police have arrested two men and recovered a large quantity of suspected stolen property following an investigation into a series of commercial break and enters.

The BEAR Unit began investigating in September 2026 after suspects broke into a Waterdown hardware store, causing extensive damage and stealing DeWalt power tools and other merchandise. The suspects wore disguises and used a stolen truck.

Investigators linked the suspects to additional break and enters across Hamilton, Niagara Region and Whitby. Police believe they used multiple stolen vehicles, switched licence plates and repainted some vehicles to avoid detection.

On November 4, 2026, investigators were preparing to execute a search warrant at a property on Dickenson Road when they received information that a suspect was committing another break and enter nearby. Officers attended and arrested two men inside a vacant commercial property.

Police then executed the search warrant and recovered suspected stolen property, including:

• More than $13,000 in LEGO products
• A large quantity of Pokémon cards
• DeWalt power tools
• More than $10,000 in powersports equipment, including helmets
• A Trek bicycle reported stolen from the Jerseyville Road area in January 2025
• A loaded Ruger bolt action rifle reported stolen in Niagara in August 2026

Jason McIntosh, 51, was charged in connection with the November 4 break and enter and earlier incidents under investigation, as well as numerous breaches of his bail conditions. He is facing the following charges:

• Break and Enter – Commit Theft x 3
• Break and Enter - Intent
• Fail to Comply Release Order x 11
• Motor Vehicle Theft x 2
• Operation while Prohibited x 3
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Under $5000
• Theft Over $5000
• Theft Under $5000
• Disguise with Intent x 2
• Possession of Burglary Tools x 2

McIntosh was previously arrested and charged in connection with the alleged theft of 38 bronze flower vases from a Hamilton cemetery in April 2026. He was released on bail with an ankle monitoring bracelet at that time.

The second man arrested on November 4 was charged with break and enter and released on an undertaking.

The investigation remains ongoing. Police believe others were involved and are investigating links to additional break and enters.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Pat Root at 905-540-6327 or Detective Staff Sergeant David Brewster at 905-546-2991 of the Hamilton Police BEAR Unit.