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Hamilton man arrested after allegedly breaking into vehicle

A man is facing charges after Hamilton police say he was breaking into vehicles on Clinton Street.
A man is facing charges after Hamilton police say he was breaking into vehicles on Clinton Street. Laura Hampshire / 900 CHML

A Hamilton man is facing several theft charges after police received a call about a suspicious person entering a vehicle on Clinton Street.

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Shortly before 8 p.m. Thursday, Hamilton police were called to Sherman Avenue North, where residents were allegedly following the suspect.

According to police, witnesses told officers that he had taken personal items from a car before leaving.

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Police say officers located the man a short distance away and confirmed he was in possession of burglary tools and stolen property from vehicles.

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The 35-year-old was arrested and released with a future court date.

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