The Halton Regional Police Service has arrested two men and laid multiple charges after an early morning investigation involving two stolen vehicles.

At approximately 3:20 am on August 27 2024, an officer with the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) observed two suspicious older model pick-up trucks on Trafalgar Road and 10 Sideroad in Halton Hills that were traveling south at high rates of speed, both driving in a dangerous manner.

The trucks failed to stop for police so a tire deflation device was successfully deployed on both vehicles with the assistance of OPP. One of the pick-up trucks stopped on the 401 in Milton. After a short K9 track the driver (MacDonald) was taken into custody. This second truck came to a stop at the 401 Onroute located east of Cambridge. This driver (Hare) was also taken into custody.

Investigators believe both men were working together to conduct vehicle thefts. The vehicles were stolen from Rockwood and Hamilton, with one having just been stolen earlier that morning. No physical injuries were sustained and no police or public property was damaged.

William MacDonald (40) of Hamilton has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Flight from Peace Officer
  • Theft of Motor Vehicle
  • Operation While Prohibited
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order (2 Counts)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

MacDonald has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

 

Jacob Hare (32) of Hamilton has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Flight from Peace Officer
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Possession of Schedule One Substance (Cocaine)
  • Operation While Prohibited
  • Driving While Under Suspension (HTA)
  • Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle (HTA)
  • Obstruct Plate (HTA)
  • Red Light – Fail to Stop (HTA)

Hare has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416.

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.

 

Media Inquiries:

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