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3rd person arrested in connection with Hamilton car wash break-in

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A third person has been arrested in connection with a car wash robbery that happened at the beginning of February, seriously injuring one witness.

The robbery occurred at the Ezee Clean Car Wash located at Highway 8 and Green Rd. in Stoney Creek.

Police say a stolen utility truck drove across Highway 8 shortly after 7 a.m. on Feb. 5 and crashed into the car wash with the intent to rob the business.

A witness to the robbery managed to call police before the suspects hit him with a vehicle.

Reports say the suspects hit the man with the vehicle more than once.

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Police arrested Louis Lavont Alexander, 55, of Hamilton and charged him with three counts of break and enter, two counts of possessing property obtained by crime over $5000, and arson.

Two people were previously arrested in connection with this robbery.

On Feb. 14, Investigators arrested and charged 28-year-old Maxwell Swiston of Hamilton with attempted murder and arson, among other offences.

Police then arrested and charged 45-year-old Jason Ward of Hamilton with break-and-enter-related offences.

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Police say they continue to investigate as a fourth individual is known to also be involved.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Robert DiIanni of the Homicide Unit at 905-546-3836.