Bobcat Theft Suspect Identified Thanks To Sharing On Social Media

Detectives would like to thank the public for their assistance in sharing the information below. As a result of sharing this information, particularly with the usage of social media, the man in the picture has been identified. Detectives are continuing their investigation and no charges have been laid at this time.

Anyone with information pertaining to this crime can contact Detective George Gallant at 905-546-3820. Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit tips and information online at http://crimestoppershamilton.com

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Detectives looking to identify suspect caught on camera after theft of Bobcat equipment

On April 19, 2016, staff members at Bobcat Canada received phone inquiries by a man who said he was looking to rent a number of pieces of equipment to use for a construction job in the Burlington area. The man specifically asked if there were Bobcats available and then indicated he would attend to rent them. Later that day the man entered the Bobcat Canada store located at 370 McNeilly Road, provided his information and paid for the rentals of the equipment.

The heavy equipment, which consisted of two (2) Bobcat machines (excavator and a skid loader) were then delivered to a Burlington address the next day. The man did not return the equipment and an investigation commenced with the Hamilton Police Service being contacted. There has been no contact from the suspect since this date and no sign of the now stolen equipment valued at over $60,000

Through investigation it was determined that the initial payment method was completed using prepaid credit cards. The suspect purchased the prepaid credit cards from the Shoppers Drug Mart store located at 484 Plains Road East in Burlington. It is believed that the information provided to rent the equipment was also false.

Detectives are hoping that someone recognizes the man captured on camera purchasing the credit cards used to complete the theft of these machines. The suspect may have access to a dark coloured 4 door vehicle, possibly a Chevrolet model.

Anyone with information about this crime is being asked to contact Detectives in the Hamilton Police Service BEAR Unit by calling 905-546-2991. Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit tips and information online at http://crimestoppershamilton.com

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