May 11, 2023 — Press release from Halton Regional Police Service
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made four arrests and recovered a large quantity of stolen items after an investigation into a series of break and enters.
The 3 District (Burlington) Criminal Investigations Bureau has concluded an investigation into a group of thieves responsible for several property thefts in the Aldershot area of west Burlington.
On May 4, 2023, police executed a search warrant at an address in the area of Plains Road and Waterdown Road. Several stolen items including power tools and electronics were recovered at the location. Investigators were able to link this group of suspects to previously reported break-ins at both Maplehurst Public School and the Burlington Golf and Country Club along with several other local theft occurrences.
On May 4, 2023, the following parties were arrested and held for bail;
- Ashley Doyle (25 years) of No Fixed Address
- Anthony Benedetti (33 years) No Fixed Address
- Amber Forrester (29 years) of Burlington
- Reed Vanry (26 years) of Burlington
All four accused were charged with the following:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Trafficking
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Possession of Break and Enter Tools
- Possession of Counterfeit Currency
- Possess Prohibited Weapon
Doyle, Benedetti and Vanry were all also charged with Breach of Release Order.
Investigators are making efforts to contact the rightful owners recovered property.
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.
