Man arrested on suspicion of having burglary tools
A man was arrested after reports of an attempted burglary in Hamilton at the weekend.
A police spokesman said that officers received a report of “suspicious sounds” above La Trattoria on Washington Lane.
The witness explained that a man had smashed the glass door to Sidekicks Sports Shop at about 2am last night before he fled the scene when he realised he was being watched.
Officers saw a man fitting the description drive a car out of the rear of City Hall.
They stopped the vehicle and conducted a search, where they found bolt cutters, a crowbar, and a ski mask in the front passenger seat.
Police arrested the man on suspicion of possession of tools for burglary.
The vehicle was also impounded after a search reveal it was unlicensed and uninsured.
A man has been placed in custody after police recovered a stolen motor car.
The blue Kia Picanto was reported stolen after a Hamilton Parish burglary between February 28 and March 4.
Officers were alerted to the car at around 4.40pm on Saturday after a member of the public spotted it near Crawl Point Lane West in Hamilton Parish.
A male suspect driving the vehicle attempted to flee when police arrived at the scene but struck the front bumper of the police car, damaging both vehicles.
The driver was apprehended and arrested on suspicion of burglary and taking a vehicle without consent.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to call 211 or the main police number, 295-0011.
You can also contact the independent confidential Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-8477, or share the information with a police officer whom you know and trust.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to call 211 or the main police number, 295-0011.
You can also contact the independent confidential Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-8477, or share the information with a police officer whom you know and trust.
