Man charged after Hamilton police find stolen go-cart in waterfront encampment

A 31-year-old man is facing charges after he allegedly stole a go-cart and other items from a local business and brought them to an encampment on Hamilton’s waterfront.

Police found the go-cart and other stolen goods while conducting an encampment compliance check along Van Wagners Beach Road on March 21.

A man who had recently been trespassed from a local property had the the following items in his possession:

• One go-cart
• Four Honda go-cart engines
• Fishing gear
• Other valuable tools

After recovering the stolen goods, authorities returned them to the owner of the local business they were taken from.

The 31-year-old man of no fixed address was charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and failure to comply with probation.

Police are asking anyone with information that can assist with this investigation to contact them at 905-546-2963.

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