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Hamilton police cruiser stolen, man arrested

Hamilton police are investigating following the city's first homicide of the year. File / Hamilton Police Service

A Hamilton police cruiser was stolen and a man was arrested and charged early Saturday.

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Police said they were investigating a criminal incident involving an “uncooperative and agitated” man in the area of King William Street and Mary Street at around 4 a.m.

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During the interaction, police said the man got into a marked police cruiser and took off.

Hamilton police were able to monitor and locate the car through GPS.

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With the help of Ontario Provincial Police and the Six Nations Police Service, the car was tracked to Ohsweken and the suspect was arrested a short while later. He was charged with theft, possession over $5,000, dangerous driving and possession of a controlled substance.

Brett Elliott, 28, of Ohsweken, is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

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With files from Nick Westoll

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