50-year-old man arrested for theft at Hamilton's homeless encampment "chop shop"; 8 altered bikes seized.

Hamilton Police have shut down a bicycle "chop shop" at a homeless encampment, arresting a 50-year-old man for theft under $5,000. Eight bicycles were seized, many altered to hinder identification. The city sees around 450 bike thefts annually, with just 4% recovered. Authorities encourage residents to register their bikes online to facilitate recovery efforts.

September 09, 2024
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