Hamilton police say more than $13,000 worth of LEGO and a “large quantity” of Pokémon cards are among the items stolen during a series of commercial break-and-enters. In a news release, police said two men have been arrested in connection with the investigation, which began in September 2026. According to police, the suspects broke into a Waterdown hardware store, an incident that caused “extensive damage.” Police allege the suspects, who wore disguises and used a stolen truck, stole DeWalt power tools and other merchandise. “Investigators linked the suspects to additional break and enters across Hamilton, Niagara Region and Whitby. Police believe they used multiple stolen vehicles, switched licence plates and repainted some vehicles to avoid detection,” police said in a news release. On Nov. 4, as investigators were preparing to execute search warrants at a property on Dickenson Road, officers learned of a break-and-enter nearby. “Officers attended and arrested two men inside a vacant commercial property,” the news release read. Stolen property was later recovered, including LEGO, Pokémon cards, DeWalt power tools, more than $10,000 in powersports equipment, a Trek bicycle, and a loaded Ruger bolt action rifle. One of the accused was previously arrested in connection with the alleged theft of 38 bronze flower vases from a Hamilton cemetery in April 2026, police said, noting that he was released on bail with an ankle monitor at that time. “The investigation remains ongoing. Police believe others were involved and are investigating links to additional break and enters,” the news release read.
