CBC News Posted: Mar 11, 2015 2:09 PM ET Last Updated: Mar 11, 2015 2:09 PM ET
This truck was recovered on the Mountain Monday morning, police say. It’s one of several vehicles found as part of an investigation into stolen goods totaling about $850,000. (Hamilton Police)
Over $850,000 in stolen goods and massive transport trucks were recovered on the Mountain early Monday, police say.
A variety of stolen goods was found inside some of the transport trucks, police say. (Hamilton police)
Officers began investigating after they received a tip about the stolen property, police say – though they did not indicate where exactly it was being held.
Police spokesperson Catherine Martin says they cannot release the location as it might compromise the investigation.
After getting a search warrant and going through the premises, police found several stolen trucks and cargo trailers that were taken from across southwestern Ontario, police say.
Their estimated value is around $850,000.
Anyone who has information about the investigation is asked to call police at 905-546-3820 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.