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Crime Spree Crashes to a Halt
hamilton 4/14/2026 10:42am
Hamilton Police have arrested two individuals following an extensive investigation into a series of break and enters targeting gas stations across rural Hamilton and Southern Ontario. Beginning in February 2026, investigators identified a pattern of overnight break-ins occurring between February
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Police Investigate Stolen Vehicle Collision on Burlington St
hamilton 4/13/2026 8:58pm
On Monday April 13th, 2026, shortly after 3:00pm, Hamilton Emergency Services were called to the area of Burlington Street East and Sherman Avenue North, for a report of a vehicle collision. It was further reported that a male driver of an involved vehicle had fled the scene on foot. Upon
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Update: Arrests Made in 2024 Shooting
hamilton 3/10/2026 1:47pm
The Hamilton Police Service has arrested three individuals in connection with a shooting and robbery that occurred on March 3, 2024. On March 3, 2024, two victims attended the area of Concession Road 6 East and Centre Road to sell vape pens. Upon arrival, they were robbed of their property
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Youth Crime Investigation Leads to Three Arrests
hamilton 2/12/2026 8:30am
Hamilton Police have arrested three youths in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation in Hamilton’s east end. The incident reflects a continued rise in youth crime across the city and highlights the public safety risks associated with stolen vehicles. On February 10, 2026, Hamilton
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Arson Investigation Uncovers Elder Abuse and Auto Theft
hamilton 2/3/2026 9:00am
Members of the Hamilton Police Service Break and Enter, Auto Theft and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit have arrested and charged two individuals following a series of interconnected investigations involving arson, breach of release conditions, elder abuse, and stolen vehicles. In January 2026, B.
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Stipley Arsonists Arrested
hamilton 1/16/2026 11:20am
Members of the Hamilton Police Service Break and Enter, Auto Theft and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit have arrested and charged two individuals in connection with a series of deliberately set fires at a residence in the Stipley neighbourhood. On December 13, 2025, B.E.A.R. Unit investigators were
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Auto Theft Investigation "Long Haul" Leads to Arrest
hamilton 12/15/2025 1:00pm
The Hamilton Police Service, with the assistance of the Peel Regional Police Service, has laid multiple Criminal Code charges against a Brampton male in connection with an organized transport truck theft investigation spanning Hamilton and other jurisdictions across Southern Ontario. The
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Arrests Made in Jewellery Store Break and Enters
hamilton 12/12/2025 1:29pm
Hamilton Police have arrested five individuals after a series of break and enters at jewellery store in Hamilton and across Ontario. On November 17, 2025, Ancaster Jewellers
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Two Arrested In Stolen Cellphone Heist
hamilton 11/28/2025 2:01pm
The Hamilton Police BEAR Unit have arrested and charged two parties for their role in trafficking $120,000 worth of Bell Canada cellphones. In December 2024 and January 2025 suspects broke into a warehouse operated by T Force Logistics in Stoney Creek ON. They specifically targeted cellphones
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"Project Big Cat" Leads to Major Recovery of Stolen Vehicles
hamilton 11/14/2025 1:17pm
The Hamilton Police Service B.E.A.R. Unit, in partnership with Équité Association, the Ministry of Transportation, the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, and neighbouring
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Three Arrested in High-End Vehicle Theft Investigation
hamilton 10/8/2025 10:54am
In August 2025, the Hamilton Police Service Break, Enter, Auto Theft and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit launched an investigation into a group targeting and stealing high-end vehicles, primarily Lexus models, in Hamilton and surrounding areas. The investigation was dubbed Project Flintstone. On
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Arrest Made in Robbery and Theft Series
hamilton 9/25/2025 5:00am
Hamilton Police have arrested a 31-year-old male in connection with a series of incidents, including a robbery at a mountain convenience store. On Friday, September 19, 2025, at approximately 10:00 pm, a lone male entered a convenience store on Upper James Street brandishing what appeared
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Stolen Vehicle Involved in Mohawk Road Collision
hamilton 9/17/2025 3:00pm
Hamilton Police continue to seek witnesses after a serious collision on Mohawk Road left a teen in critical condition. On Saturday, September 13, 2025, shortly after 10:30 pm, Hamilton Police responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Mohawk Road West and Ashton Road. The incident
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Hamilton Police Arrest Five Youths After Smash-and-Grab at Eastgate Mall
hamilton 7/10/2025 9:01am
Hamilton Police have arrested five individuals and recovered all stolen property following a brazen, broad-daylight smash-and-grab robbery at a local jewelry store. On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at approximately 7:51 pm, four masked suspects entered Peoples Jewellers at 75 Centennial Parkway
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Four Arrested in Connection with 2024 Hamilton Shootings
hamilton 7/2/2025 4:02pm
Hamilton Police have arrested four individuals believed to be responsible for two separate shootings in 2024. Shooting at 2 Oriole Crescent (Case #24-635528) On May 26, 2024, just after 10:00 pm, a stolen vehicle entered a housing complex at 2 Oriole Crescent and fired multiple rounds at
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Youths Arrested Following Stolen Vehicle Investigation
hamilton 6/17/2025 1:46pm
Hamilton Police have arrested two male youths, aged 11 and 15, following an investigation involving two stolen vehicles originally reported missing from a rural property in West Lincoln. On the morning of June 16, 2025, Niagara Regional Police responded to a report of a break and enter and
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UPDATE: Vehicle Jacking Investigation in East Hamilton
hamilton 6/11/2025 4:17pm
On Monday June 2, 2025 at approximately 5:00 pm, Hamilton Police Officers observed a motor vehicle collision occur near the intersection of Main Street East and Tuxedo Avenue
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UPDATE: Carjacking Investigation Suspect
hamilton 6/11/2025 3:24pm
On Monday June 2, 2025 at approximately 5:00 pm, Hamilton Police Officers observed a motor vehicle collision occur near the intersection of Main Street East and Tuxedo Avenue
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Two Teen Arrested After Fleeing in Stolen Vehicle
hamilton 5/28/2025 4:20pm
Hamilton Police have arrested a pair of youths who fled from officers in a stolen vehicle. On Tuesday May 27, 2025 at approximately 2:45am, Police were called to the area of Rymal Road and Fletcher Road for a report of people attempting to steal vehicles from driveways. Officers arrived and
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Disturbance at a West Mountain Residence
hamilton 5/28/2025 12:42pm
Hamilton Police have arrested one youth and are searching for another suspect after a large disturbance took place on the Hamilton Mountain. On Wednesday May 28, 2025 at approximately 2:00 am, officers were dispatched to a home in the area or Upper Paradise and Stone Church Road after receiving
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Spike belt and K9 used for recent arrest in Hamilton
hamilton 3/18/2025 1:19pm
Quick thinking and teamwork were on display during a recent arrest on the east Hamilton mountain. On Monday March 17, 2025 Hamilton Police were proactively patrolling local St. Patrick Day celebration hotspots when officers spotted a stolen vehicle being driven in the area of Upper Mount
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Eight Arrests Made During Search Warrants
hamilton 3/14/2025 5:39pm
On March 13, 2025, Hamilton Police Major drugs and Gangs Unit, B.E.A.R. (Break & Enter, Auto Theft, Robbery) Unit and OPP R.O.P.E. (Repeat, Offender, Parole, Enforcement) Unit worked collaboratively on two separate investigations. As a result of their joint effort, two search warrants were
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Another Gun Off Our Streets
hamilton 3/18/2025 12:53pm
During the month of March, Hamilton Police Major drugs and Gangs Unit tirelessly investigated a complex stolen vehicle incident. On March 14, Investigators located the stolen vehicle, occupied by two male suspects. Investigators covertly followed the vehicle to a business on Plains Road in
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Hamilton Police Alerting Public to Rash of Car Entries
hamilton 2/22/2025 6:29pm
Hamilton Police are warning the public after a rash of vehicle entries, thefts and mischiefs in the Binbrook area overnight. At this time, Hamilton Police have received nearly 20 reports involving a stolen vehicle, items stolen from vehicles as well as slashed tires. These incidents occurred
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Project Polar Bear Disrupts Hamilton Auto Theft Ring
hamilton 2/19/2025 11:10am
Hamilton Police have arrested eight individuals after a year-long investigation into an auto theft ring operating in Hamilton and Southern Ontario. The investigation, dubbed Project
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Hamilton man arrested after carjacking in East End
hamilton 2/6/2025 7:26am
A Hamilton male has been arrested after a carjacking in East Hamilton. On Friday, January 31, 2025 between 8:00 am - 9:00 am Hamilton Police received reports of four (4) robberies that occurred in the areas of Centre Mall, Cochrane Road, Queenston Road and Britannia Avenue. In each incident
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Teens Busted In Series of Vehicle Thefts
hamilton 1/22/2025 3:10pm
On January 14, 2025, a member of the Hamilton community left their Honda CR-V running unattended as they retrieved their child from daycare.
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Reckless Youths Caught Red-Handed
hamilton 1/16/2025 3:21pm
On January 15, 2025, Detectives from the Hamilton Police BEAR Unit observed stolen vehicles linked to warm-up vehicle theft investigations. Detectives witnessed a stolen vehicle drop off two people at another stolen vehicle, then it fled the area at a high rate of speed. Investigators maintained
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Police locate three stolen vehicles
hamilton 1/21/2025 4:36pm
Officers have recovered more stolen vehicles as a result of a proactive police work. On January 20, 2025 in the early hours of the morning, Hamilton Police officers were performing proactive patrols in the area of Upper Ottawa Street and Silverton Drive when they discovered a stolen automobile
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Auto theft suspects stopped in their tracks
hamilton 1/13/2025 10:59am
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
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Male Arrested in Armed Robbery Investigation
hamilton 12/27/2024 3:30pm
On November 4th 2024 at 9:00pm, Hamilton Police responded to HighLife Cannabis located at 1142 Wilson Street West, Ancaster for a robbery. Investigation
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Police Discover Stolen Auto
hamilton 11/18/2024 2:54pm
For Immediate release: Monday November 18, 2024 . Hamilton, ON . Stolen Auto Investigation . Hamilton Police have arrested a 14-year-old after the discovery of a stolen auto over the weekend in Hamilton. On Saturday, November 16, 2024 Hamilton Police officers were investigating a separate
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Male Arrested for Six Commercial Entries in Hamilton
hamilton 10/30/2024 12:13pm
Between October 11th and October 23rd, 2024 a series of commercial Break and Enter incidents were reported in the Waterdown and Flamborough areas. The Hamilton Police BEAR Unit has successfully identified a 32-year-old male as the responsible person for six break and enter incidents at commercial
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Hamilton Police Thwart Early Morning Car Theft
hamilton 10/24/2024 10:16am
On October 24, 2024 at 1:00 am Hamilton Police responded to an east end address for a vehicle theft in progress. A homeowner observed a suspect entering their vehicle in the driveway and upon arrival by Police, officers were met by a male suspect that fled on foot. After a brief foot chase
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Male Youth Arrested in Vehicle Theft Investigation
hamilton 10/22/2024 9:29am
Hamilton Police have identified a series of vehicle thefts originating from change rooms at local recreation facilities. Police worked closely with City of Hamilton recreation facilities to investigate these incidents. Surveillance footage provided by the City was instrumental with identifying
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Hamilton Police Arrest Suspect in Series of ATM Break-Ins
hamilton 9/12/2024 9:45am
Hamilton Police continued to investigate a notable increase in break-ins, and between late August and early September 2024, local gas stations and nearby municipalities were specifically targeted for Automated Tell Machine (ATM) thefts. A thorough and coordinated investigation by the Hamilton
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Hamilton Police Investigate Ancaster Home Invasion
hamilton 8/23/2024 11:15am
Hamilton Police are investigating a home invasion that took place in Ancaster. On August 22, 2024, at 4:00 am, three males approached the front door of a residence on
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Fugitive Arrested- Quincy Owen Francis
hamilton 8/8/2024 8:52am
Hamilton Police have successfully arrested 29-year-old Quincy Owen Francis, a fugitive linked to a series of residential break-ins that took place between Saturday
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Hamilton Police Arrest Two for Auto Theft
hamilton 7/12/2024 1:40pm
Hamilton Police have arrested two people in connection with auto thefts across Hamilton. In June 2024, Hamilton Police entered into an investigation involving stolen vehicles from dealerships across Hamilton. During the thefts, the suspect disguised his identity and provided the dealerships
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Hamilton Police Looking for Wanted Male
hamilton 7/10/2024 3:03pm
Hamilton Police are looking for 29-year-old male, Quincy Owen Francis. Francis is wanted in connection with a series of residential entries where he entered residences
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Police Confirm Tent Arson Was Targeted, Not Anti-Encampment
hamilton 6/21/2024 9:56am
Hamilton Police have successfully located and recovered the stolen vehicle used in the arson attack on a tent at a local encampment, which occurred on Wednesday evening. On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at approximately 8:00 pm, a black pickup truck drove onto the grassy area at the northwest
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One Suspect Arrested, One Suspect Wanted in Early Morning Shooting
hamilton 6/6/2024 2:07pm
Hamilton Police continue to investigate an early morning shooting on the West Mountain, resulting in the arrest of a 17-year-old male and the recovery of a firearm. One suspect remains outstanding. At approximately 7:30 am on Thursday, June 6, 2024, Hamilton Police received a 911 call from
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UPDATE: California Dream Shooting
hamilton 6/2/2024 4:17pm
On February 24, 2024, at approximately 6:15 am, a shooting occurred inside a Hookah Lounge named the California Dream Lounge located at 185 King Street East, Hamilton. The Hamilton Police Service – Shooting Response Team (SRT) has continued to investigate that shooting and can announce
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Suspects Arrested While Washing Stolen Vehicle at Carwash
hamilton 5/14/2024 12:14pm
Hamilton Police arrest two individuals while they were washing a stolen vehicle. On Sunday, May 5, 2024, officers observed a stolen vehicle travelling in the area of Campbell Avenue and Grosvenor Avenue North. Vehicle was being operated by a male driver with a female passenger. The stolen
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Hamilton Police Investigated a Fail to Remain Collision
hamilton 5/12/2024 3:48pm
For Immediate release: May 12th, 2024 . Hamilton, ON . Hamilton Police Investigated a Fail to Remain Motor Vehicle Collision . At 7:18 am, the Hamilton Police responded to a fail to remain collision that occurred at Upper Ottawa and Rymal Road in which two suspects were observed fleeing
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Hamilton Police Investigate Commercial Break and Enter on the Mountain
hamilton 1/30/2024 2:00pm
Hamilton Police are actively investigating a Commercial Break and Enter that took place in early December 2023 on the Hamilton Mountain. In the evening of Sunday, December 10, 2023, between 9:00 pm and 12:00 am, an unidentified suspect forcibly entered Staples located at 970 Upper Wentworth
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Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Church Break-ins
hamilton 1/25/2024 1:26pm
Hamilton Police are actively investigating a series of commercial break-ins at two local churches within the City of Hamilton and are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspect involved. On Thursday, October 19, 2023, Hamilton Police responded to a reported break and enter
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Stolen Vehicle Recovered, Handgun And Stun Gun Seized
hamilton 1/12/2024 12:50pm
A 38-year-old Hamilton man has been arrested following a standoff, during which a handgun was involved. On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, just after 11:00 am, Hamilton