Hamilton Teen Charged with Stealing Cars From Rec Facilities

Hamilton teen charged with stealing cars from rec facilities

Hamilton teens charged with theft, other offences amid crackdown on youth crime

A rise in Hamilton youth crime involving stolen vehicles, violent assaults and robberies has led police to assign additional resources.

Nearly 88% of people think more should be done to combat car thefts in Ontario: poll #Canada #OntNews #CDN

Most people think more needs to be done to combat car thefts in Ontario. In an INsauga poll last week, a majority of respondents indicated they have ongoing concerns about auto thefts, despite recent declines. Asked: “Do you think police and officials are doing enough to combat car thefts in Ontario?” And 3,777 (87.9 per cent) said no. Another 520 (12.1 per cent) said yes. Auto theft was on the rise across the country until recently. Between 201…

Four Hamilton teens arrested after recreation centre thefts

Four teens are facing multiple charges after they were caught with stolen items taken from unsuspecting patrons at a Hamilton recreation centre.

Police arrest 4 teens on Hamilton Mountain in connection with youth crime surge

Project Street Light is aimed at curbing youth-related robberies, assaults, vehicle thefts and disorderly behaviour

Hamilton Police taking additional steps to combat juvenile crime wave

The Hamilton Police Service is dedicating additional resources to a rise in youth crime that has taken the form of stolen autos, violent assaults and robberies that involve swarmings, bear spray, knives and firearms. This came to a boiling point in October 2024 after a fifteen-year-old was tragically killed after an ongoing dispute between youths from different high schools. In a release, Hamilton Police say, “these issues have led the Hamilton …