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Hamilton Police make quick arrests after vehicle was reported stolen from driveway

Hamilton police have arrested two teens, after a vehicle was stolen from a driveway.
Hamilton police have arrested two teens, after a vehicle was stolen from a driveway. Laura Hampshire/900 CHML

Two teens are facing charges after a vehicle was reported stolen from a driveway in east Hamilton.

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Shortly after 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Hamilton police say a resident on Potruff Road North awoke to the sound of breaking glass and looked out the window to find his 2017 Toyota Rav 4 being taken from his driveway.

Within 20 minutes, officers had the vehicle blocked within the Ottawa Avenue and Barton Street area. Two occupants in the vehicle were arrested.

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Police say the accused, a 16-year-old Hamilton boy and a 17-year-old boy from Brampton, are now facing several criminal charges for theft, possession and breach of probation.

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