An officer on proactive patrol recovers another stolen auto after spotting it parked suspiciously in the early morning with three occupants. The vehicle was reported stolen from the Mississauga area in November 2018. Two of the vehicle occupants have been released with future court dates. The driver, who has a warrant for his arrest will be turned over to the Peel Regional Police Service.

On Thursday, January 31, 2019, shortly before 4:00 a.m., Hamilton Police observed a Grey Acura MDX SUV parked in a lot near the intersection of Greenaway Avenue and Wilson Street, Hamilton. An investigation into the vehicle’s status confirmed it had been reported stolen from the Mississauga area in November 2018. At the time, the vehicle was occupied by three individuals. Police learned a warrant of arrest existed for the individual in the driver’s seat, a 40-year-old Mississauga man. The three occupants were arrested and taken into police custody. They will appear in court on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, to answer to their charges. The driver remains in custody to be turned over to Peel Regional Police in relation to the outstanding warrant. The vehicle has been secured by police awaiting the owner.

CHARGED

• 40-year-old Mississauga man

CHARGES

• Possession over $5000.00 – SUV
• Occupy motor vehicle without consent

CHARGED

• 37-year-old Mount Hope man

CHARGES

• Occupy motor vehicle without consent

CHARGED

• 36-year-old Hamilton woman

CHARGES

• Occupy motor vehicle without consent