Thefts in Burlington
Lance Zambosco was arrested on June 18 after an investigation of thefts from vehicles in Oakville and Milton between May 21 and June 16. Credit cards, cash, and other items were stolen. Zambosco was charged with eight counts of theft under $5000; four counts of fraudulent use of credit cards; six counts of failure to comply with probation; dangerous driving; and possession of property obtained by crime.
Between May 23 and June 4, 37 garage, vehicle, and shed break-ins were reported in Burlington and Oakville. A Hamilton man was charged with 40 offences. About $70,000 worth of stolen property was recovered, including bicycles and tools. On June 9, three additional Hamilton residents were charged related to these break-ins. Two were held in custody pending a bail hearing and two were released on an undertaking.
@HaltonPolice tweeted a reminder about how to reduce thefts from cars this summer: lock it or lose it. Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) reminded us to always roll up vehicle windows and remove all valuables from your vehicle, including your automatic garage door opener. It’s basically another key into your home. Call the police on their non-emergency number, 905-825-4777, if you see suspicious activity or call 911 if you see a crime taking place.
Impaired driving: 14 occurrences including four collisions in June
Burlington resident Cristina Mazzorato was charged with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired after a collision that occurred in Oakville. Grant Naslund of Burlington was charged with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired and failure and refusal to comply with demand at the Dundas St. and Walker’s Line intersection; G. Michael Spice was charged with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired and driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more after a citizen-initiated complaint resulted in HRPS stopping him at Lakeshore Rd. and Goodram Dr.
Eight charges of operation of a motor vehicle while impaired were given to non-Burlington residents while driving in our city this month, and charges of driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more were also given in five of those incidents. Five of the people charged were stopped as the result of citizen-initiated complaints.
Missing persons located
On June 1, HRPS reported that they had located a 16-year-old resident they had expressed concern about earlier the same day. On June 2, they reported that they had located a 90-year-old resident they had expressed concern about earlier the same day.
Cycling
On June 13, a Burlington bicyclist was found unconscious on No. 1 Side Road, east of Guelph Line, with a serious head injury. He was transported for medical attention. The side road was closed between Guelph Line and Walkers Line for the investigation.
HRPS issued a reminder that helmets are the law for cyclists 18 years old and under. The HRPS have partnered with 529 Garage, where you can register your bike in an online database, making it easier for police to identify and recover stolen bicycles. Download the app, input your contact information and bike serial number, and upload photos of you and your bike. After you register, decals will be available to place on your bike. If your bike goes missing, you notify 529 Garage and they issue an alert. Then the app will direct you to the HRPS online reporting tool: https://www.haltonpolice.ca/en/services-and-reporting/report-crime-online.aspx.
Assault
On June 6, a female employee was grabbed by the arm through a fence at the Canadian Tire store on Guelph Line. A man was seen hanging around in the garden centre at the store for several hours the day before. Police released an image of the suspect and asked for public assistance.
Signal for Help
HRPS shared the Signal for Help that was launched last spring and is now being shared by organizations around the world. It can be used in person or online to alert others that they feel threatened and need help.
- Palm to camera and tuck thumb;
2. Lower your fingers to cover your thumb.
Good news
The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP/ACCP) announced that Halton’s Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie was elected as vice president. Wilkie also sits on the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police board as the director of Zone 4.
This article is provided with thanks to the Halton Regional Police Service. The occurrences in this article were described in e-updates that include Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville. If you would like regular updates, subscribe to Community Notifications at https://www.haltonpolice.ca/en/news-and-updates/community-notifications.aspx. All suspects named are from Burlington, unless otherwise noted. Remember that all persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Sources:
Halton Regional Police Service. n.d. Deputy Chief of District Operations. Url: https://www.haltonpolice.ca/en/about-us/deputy-chief-of-district-operations.aspx (accessed June 28, 2021).
