A quick and coordinated effort by patrol officers and the 2 District Street Crime Unit led to the arrest of a male after an overnight commercial break and enter in Oakville.

On December 2, 2024, at approximately 11:38 p.m. officers with the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to a break and enter in progress at the Used Tire Depot located at 273 Speers Road in Oakville.

Upon arrival officers located one suspect inside the fence line attempting to steal tires from the business. The suspect attempted to flee the area and after a short foot pursuit was taken into custody.

As a result of the on scene investigation Randy Michael Potter (41) of Oakville, was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Break and Enter with Intent
  • Possession of Break In Instruments
  • Disguise with Intent
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Allegation of Breach of Conditional Sentence Order

Potter has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

 

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