Hamilton police apprehend three youths in relation to stolen vehicle incident in the city.
On a recent Tuesday, authorities in Hamilton received reports of a possibly stolen vehicle being driven by masked individuals in the eastern part of the city. Following an investigation, it was confirmed that the vehicle had indeed been reported stolen.
Reports indicate that the vehicle was observed speeding, making dangerous lane changes, and disregarding traffic signals. Eventually, the vehicle was discovered parked and empty.
The police managed to locate the involved youths as they entered a retail establishment in the vicinity. Acting swiftly, officers entered the store and took all three into custody. Notably, one of the individuals was found in possession of a key fob linked to the stolen vehicle.
In an official statement released on Thursday morning, the police disclosed that one of the youths was already bound by various court-ordered restrictions at the time of the arrest. Additionally, this individual had outstanding warrants pending against them.
A 15-year-old male is facing charges including possession of stolen property valued over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, failure to comply with release order, and failure to comply with youth probation. Following the arrest, he was detained for a bail hearing, with law enforcement opposing his release.
Concurrently, a 13-year-old and a 12-year-old have been charged with possession of stolen property exceeding $5,000. Both individuals have been released on undertakings until their upcoming court appearances.
Due to regulations outlined in the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the identities of the young offenders cannot be disclosed.
Hamilton police emphasized, in their public announcement, the escalating trend of youth-related crimes within the city and the associated risks to public safety stemming from incidents involving stolen vehicles.