Three arrested, two outstanding after stolen vehicle collision in Hamilton

Hamilton police arrested and charged three people accused of fleeing the scene of a collision involving a stolen vehicle.

The two-vehicle crash happened last Thursday around 1 p.m. when officers were sent to the area of Garth Street near the Linc.

Five men allegedly left the black Honda Accord on foot after the collision, with a witness reporting that one of them was holding a handgun while running.

An off-duty officer who witnessed the incident immediately intervened and successfully apprehended two of the fleeing individuals.

Those accused were arrested as responding patrol officers arrived on scene and a can of bear spray was located in their possession.

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A third suspect who was attempting to hide on a nearby property was located shortly after.

A 19-year-old man, a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old youth have all been charged with occupant of a motor vehicle without consent while the two youths have also been charged with the possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Police continue to search for the two outstanding suspects and no firearm has been recovered in this ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police at 905-546-3886.

Information can also be submitted anonymously to Hamilton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.

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