Three People Arrested After Attempted Theft in Burlington

On September 12, 2016 at approximately 2:48 am Police responded to Edinburgh Drive in the City of Burlington after a resident observed two males attempting to steal from his boat.

Officers quickly arrived in the area and with assistance of police service dog JAX, a stolen vehicle from Hamilton with three occupants inside was located in a parking lot off Prospect Street.

The three occupants were arrested and a search of the vehicle turned up additional stolen property including several licence plates, ownership, and a purse. Police also located several break-in tools (bolt-cutters, vice grips and screwdrivers) and 4 grams of methamphetamine.

Arrested and charged and held for bail are:

Shawn Wayne DAWES (42 yrs.) of Limeridge Road East in Hamilton

Theft under $5000

Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 (Three Counts)

Possession of break in instruments

Tampering with vehicle identification number

Trespassing at night

Shawn MORIARITY (38 yrs.) of No Fixed Address

Theft under $5000

Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 (Three Counts)

Possession of break in instruments

Tampering with vehicle identification number

Trespassing at night

Fail to comply with probation

Justine O’DONNELL (27 yrs.) of No Fixed Address

Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 (Three Counts)

Possession of break in instruments

Tampering with vehicle identification number

Possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine)

Fail to comply with probation

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Kevin Hietikko of 3 District Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 825-4747 ext. 2357 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com; or by texting Tip201″ with your message to 274637 (crimes).”

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