The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested six people following an investigation into a stolen vehicle.
On Friday, February 7th, at roughly 3:15 a.m., officers were called to an Oakville residence in the area of Dundas Street and Sixth Line after a resident noticed thieves attempting to steal the license plate attached to the vehicle in their driveway. The resident switched on the lights to the home prompting the thieves to flee.
Police investigation eventually determined the suspects were staying in the basement of a nearby home as a short-term rental. Later that day, at roughly 11:40 a.m., officers arrested six people as they went through the drive thru of a Tim Hortons on Centennial Parkway in Hamilton in a stolen Acura SUV. During a search of the vehicle, police located tools associated with the break in and theft of vehicles.
All six were held pending a bail hearing in Milton.
A 16-year-old Vaughan boy has been charged with the following:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Disguise with Intent
- Possession of Automobile Master Key (2 counts)
- Possession of Break-In Instruments
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Failure to Stop after an Accident
- Obstruct Peace Officer
- Failure to Comply with Probation Order
A 16-year-old Markham boy has been charged with the following:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Disguise with Intent
- Possession of Automobile Master Key
- Possession of Break-In Instruments
- Obstruct Peace Officer
A 17-year-old Markham boy has been charged with the following:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Disguise with Intent
- Possession of Automobile Master Key
- Possession of Break-In Instruments
A 17-year-old Scarborough boy has been charged with the following:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Possession of Automobile Master Key
- Possession of Break-In Instruments
- Disguise with Intent
- Failure to Comply with Release Order
An 18-year-old Lion’s Head woman has been charged with the following:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Possession of Automobile Master Key
- Possession of Break-In Instruments
An 18-year-old Scarborough woman has been charged with the following:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Possession of Automobile Master Key
- Possession of Break-In Instruments
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
