Arrest follows assault at car break-in
May 19, 2010
By Nicole O’Reilly, Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton police have arrested a 42-year-old man who allegedly struck a man with a screwdriver after breaking into his car.
The 35-year-old victim was alerted to the theft when his car alarm activated around 5:30 a.m. yesterday. Police said the car was parked in the driveway of the victim’s London Street North home near Cannon Street.
The victim followed the suspect along London Street to Roxborough Street where he confronted him.
The victim felt a sharp pain in his back and then noticed the screwdriver, said Sergeant Terri-Lynn Collings.
A struggle ensued and the victim was also stuck in the face with the screwdriver. The weapon did not penetrate the skin and the victim received minor injuries.
Collings said the suspect fled.
Around 1 p.m. yesterday the suspect was spotted by a witness who saw the initial event. The suspect was arrested in the area of Ottawa Street and Cannon Street.
Police have charged the 42-year-old man of no fixed address with theft under $5,000, mischief under $5,000, assault with a weapon and possession of burglary tools.
The stolen electronics, including a GPS and Bluetooth device were not recovered.
Collings cautioned the public to be careful around suspects involved in break and enters.
She said the victim “is very lucky he didn’t suffer more serious injuries.”
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