Auto theft suspects stopped in their tracks
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Hamilton Police have disrupted a group of youths engaged in auto thefts on the Hamilton mountain.
On Sunday January 12, 2025 shortly before 3:00 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 $5000.00
Possession of a device for purpose of committing theft
Mischief under $5000.00
Suspect 2 (16 years old) was charged with the following:
Theft over $5000.00
Possession of a device for purpose of committing theft
Mischief under $5000.00