Series of break-ins in Waterdown lead to charges for Hamilton man, Burlington youth

A Hamilton man and a Burlington youth have been arrested in connection with an investigation into a series of break and enters in Waterdown.

The string of break-ins targeted three businesses in the Waterdown area on Tuesday, August 20, 2024

An investigation led to the arrest of two males and during one arrest a 25-year-old male rammed a marked police vehicle while fleeing from a traffic stop.

“He was located and arrested, alongside a second male, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 by members of the Hamilton Fugitive Apprehension Unit,” said Hamilton Police.

Jacob Benford, 25, of Hamilton has been charged with:

• Break and Enter – Commit
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• 16 Counts of Fail to Comply with Probation (Adult)
• Three Counts of Operation While Prohibited
• Possession of Burglary Tools
• Dangerous Operation
• Flight from Peace Officer
• Failure to Stop After an Accident

A male youth,16, from Burlington) has been charged with:

• Break and Enter – Commit
• Two Counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Two Counts of Mischief Over $5,000
• Theft Over $5,000

If you have any information that could assist with this investigation, contact Detective Constable Patrick Root at 905-540-6327 or Detective Sergeant Groombridge at 905-546-2991.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.