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Hamilton man arrested following series of home break-ins

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Hamilton police have arrested a man from Hamilton Tuesday following a series of break-ins at homes in the city’s east end neighbourhoods.

Officers say they began an investigation into a series of residential break-ins between Oct. 11 to Oct. 20.

Investigators arrested 54-year-old Joseph Antony Allen in connection to those break-ins and have charged him with offences including four counts of breaking and entering, and one charge of possession of a prohibited weapon.

Police say Allen’s bail was opposed and he remains in custody at this time.

Anyone with information regarding the break-ins are asked to contact police.

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