A 40-year-old man with no fixed address has been arrested and returned to Hanover, Ontario, after a series of thefts from unlocked vehicles in late April. The Hanover Police Service says the thefts happened overnight on April 29, 2026, on 11th Avenue and 17th Avenue.
Police say the man checked vehicle door handles and only targeted those that were unlocked. If a car was locked, he simply moved on. One of the items taken was a credit card that was later used to make purchases.
The suspect was arrested in Kitchener on May 28 by the Waterloo Regional Police Service and then brought back to Hanover. He now faces several charges, including theft under $5,000, unlawful use of a credit card, fraud under $5,000, and possession of property obtained by crime.
The Hanover Police Service used the incident to remind residents to lock not only their vehicles, but also outbuildings and garages, and to keep valuables out of sight. They say the investigation showed the man checked other vehicles along his path, underscoring how simple precautions can prevent such crimes.
The suspect is known to have ties to Kitchener, Guelph, and the Grey-Bruce region. Police continue to investigate.
