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Hamilton police believe they’ve solved the case of the Westdale prowler.
Investigators say it’s too early to link all of the cases, but they believe one person is responsible for a recent increase in break-ins and three “prowler” calls in West Hamilton.
The incidents resulted in an increased police presence in neighbourhoods around the McMaster University campus.
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The crime spree also prompted police, and the university, to issue safety messages urging the public to be vigilant about locking doors and securing windows.
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In a few instances, women woke up to find a stranger in their bedroom.
Stephen Brady, 49, of Hamilton, is facing a string of charges including assault, two counts of break and enter, two counts of theft, possession of burglary tools and two counts of failing to comply with probation.
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