Thousands of dollars worth of Lego products among stolen goods seized in Hamilton
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Hamilton Police said they’ve recovered thousands of dollars’ worth of Lego products and other stolen goods after two break-in suspects were allegedly caught in the act last week.
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Police launched their investigation in September after suspects broke into a Waterdown hardware store, causing extensive damage and stealing DeWalt power tools and other merchandise.
Cops said the suspects wore disguises and used a stolen truck.
Investigators allegedly linked the two suspects to other break-ins in Hamilton, the Niagara Region and Whitby.
The two allegedly used several stolen vehicles, switching licence plates and repainting some vehicles to avoid detection.
On Nov. 4, investigators were preparing to execute a search warrant at a property on Dickenson Rd. when they received information that a suspect was allegedly committing another break-and-enter in the area.
Cops arrested the two suspects at a vacant commercial property.
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Power tools, Pokemon cards also seized
After executing a search warrant, investigators seized more than $13,000 in Lego products; a large quantity of Pokemon cards; DeWalt power tools; more than $10,000 in powersports equipment including helmets and a Trek bicycle that was reported stolen in Hamilton; and a loaded Ruger bolt-action rifle reported stolen in Niagara Region.
Jason McIntosh, 51, is facing a lengthy list of charges including three counts of breaking and entering to commit theft; 11 counts of failing to comply with a release order; two counts of motor vehicle theft; three counts of operation while prohibited; possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; and two counts of possession of burglary tools.
Police said McIntosh was previously charged in connection with the alleged theft of 38 bronze flower vases from a Hamilton cemetery in April. He was released on bail with an ankle monitoring bracelet at the time.
Cops didn’t identify the second man who was arrested, but said he was charged with break-and-enter and released on an undertaking.
Police said the probe remains ongoing as investigators believe more suspects may be involved and are looking for links to other break-ins.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det.-Const. Pat Root at 905-540-6327 or Det.-Staff Sgt. David Brewster at 905-546-2991.