Hamilton man arrested after downtown break-in spree

Hamilton police have arrested a 31-year-old man in connection to a series of break-ins that occurred between Feb. 20 and Feb. 26 at local businesses downtown.

Investigators used security footage from the targeted businesses to identify the man.

Michael Rensen of Hamilton is charged with:

• Break and enter, intent x1
• Break end enter, commit x3
• Possession of burglary tools x2
• Failure to comply with probation x6

Anyone with information that may assist police in their investigation is encouraged to contact Detective Constable Wayne Potter of the Hamilton Police B.E.A.R. Unit at 905-540-6342 or Detective Sergeant Shane Groombridge at 905-546-2991

This is a developing story – more to come.

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