The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has laid multiple charges after two suspects were found in possession of a stolen vehicle.

On January 16, 2025, at approximately 10:40 p.m. as part of an ongoing investigation, officers with the HRPS located a stolen Toyota 4Runner on Parkdale Avenue North in the City of Hamilton. As officers attempted to stop the stolen vehicle it fled colliding with two HRPS vehicles. The stolen vehicle continued north on Main Street where it lost control at Strathearne Ave. A male driver and female passenger then fled on foot. The male was apprehended a short distance away with the female taken into custody by officers a short time later with the assistance of the Hamilton Police Service. No further suspects are being sought.

The recovered vehicle had been reported stolen from the Burlington area on January 13, 2025.

No physical injuries were sustained.

As a result of the investigation Steven Costello (41) of No Fixed Address, has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Flight from Police
  • Fail to Comply with Probation
  • Operation while Prohibited

Natalie Campbell (24) of No Fixed Address, has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000

Costello and Campbell have been held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.

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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Halton Regional Police Service
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Phone: 905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca