Photo: Halton Police
A Hamilton man has been arrested following a series of break-and-enter cases at several local business.
During the overnight hours, between the days of Sunday, July 7th and Tuesday, July 9th, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to six businesses in Oakville, including Hudson’s Bay Company, Freshway Market and Tommy Hilfiger, where a single suspect gained entry to the businesses by breaking glass or forcing open exterior doors. Property taken from the various locations included clothing, grocery items, and cash. As the suspect fled from his entry to Hudson’s Bay, he drove his vehicle in an aggressive manner nearly striking a security guard that was attempting to intervene. The security guard did not sustain any physical injuries.
As a result of the investigation, on Friday, July 26th, 34-year-old Spencer Dwyer was arrested and charged with the following:
- Break and Enter – Commit an Indictable Offence (five Counts)
- Break and Enter – With Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence
- Disguise with Intent (six Counts)
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Prohibited (three Counts)
Dwyer has been held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
