Hamilton Police have arrested two males responsible for a series of break and enters targeting local businesses in the Waterdown area. These arrests mark the conclusion of a series of investigations, and the individuals responsible have now been charged.
On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, three businesses in the Waterdown area were targeted in a string of break and enter incidents. Hamilton Police’s Break, Enter, Auto Theft, and Robbery (BEAR) Unit took identified two males involved in these crimes.
During an attempt to arrest one of the suspects on Monday, September 9, 2024, a 25-year-old male rammed a marked police vehicle while fleeing from a traffic stop. He was located and arrested, alongside a second male, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 by members of the Hamilton Fugitive Apprehension Unit.
Arrested:
Jacob Benford (25 years-of-age from Hamilton) faces the following charges:
- Break and Enter – Commit
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- 16 Counts of Fail to Comply with Probation (Adult)
- Three Counts of Operation While Prohibited
- Possession of Burglary Tools
- Dangerous Operation
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Failure to Stop After an Accident
Male Youth (16 years-of-age from Burlington) faces the following charges:
- Break and Enter – Commit
- Two Counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Two Counts of Mischief Over $5,000
- Theft Over $5,000
Hamilton Police would like to remind the community of the importance of reporting suspicious activity. Your assistance aids us in keeping Hamilton safe.
If you have any information that could assist with this investigation, please contact Detective Constable Patrick Root at 905-540-6327 or Detective Sergeant Groombridge at 905-546-2991.
To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.
Hamilton Police remain committed to protecting the community and working with you to ensure those responsible for criminal activity are held accountable.