Police charge three teen boys after crash of stolen SUV in east Hamilton

Hamilton police charged three local teen boys after a crash involving a stolen vehicle in east Hamilton Tuesday afternoon.

Officers say they responded to a fail-to-remain collision near London Street North and Roxborough Avenue at around 4:30 p.m.

They say a stolen SUV travelling at a high rate of speed struck a parked vehicle, before three occupants fled the area on foot.

Investigators say they found three youths near Ottawa Street North, who were then arrested after a brief foot chase.

Detectives say they recovered a BB gun, a can of bear spray and keys belonging to the stolen vehicle during a search after their arrests.

Police have charged one 14-year-old boy with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and for carrying a concealed weapon.

They charged a second 14-year-old boy with possessing property obtained by crime over $5,000, carrying a concealed weapon, and for unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon.

A 15-year-old boy was charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

All three youths were released on undertakings.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-546-2963.

Tips can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.

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