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5| The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,June 7,2018 theifp.ca A 20-year-old Toronto man led Halton police on a lengthy chase Sunday morning before being ar- rested in Acton with the as- sistance of the canine unit. Officers responded to a call from an attendant at the Esso gas station at Highway 7 and 22 Sideroad at approximately 5:30 a.m. Sunday indicating that a male had just used a stolen credit card to purchase sev- eral hundred dollars in gift cards and had left in a vehi- cle driving toward Acton. Police were provided with the licence plate num- ber of the vehicle, which had been reported stolen in Durham Region. An officer located the suspect vehicle parked in front of the Shell gas sta- tion on Queen Street near Acton Boulevard and ob- served the male suspect in the kiosk. After a brief con- frontation, the male fled on foot and police set up a pe- rimeter, awaiting the arriv- al of the canine unit. An off-duty Halton offi- cer who had just completed his night shift was on his way home and observed the male in a residential ar- ea south of the Shell sta- tion. The suspect fled again, running through backyards into a forested area bordered by train tracks. As police continued to search for the suspect, a homeowner called 911 to re- port a suspicious male on his rural property who had asked him to call a taxi. Of- ficers converged on this ar- ea and again the male fled into a crop field. The male was observed by officers crawling in the low growth and was confronted by the canine unit. He was arrest- ed without incident, how- ever, was found to have had a fixed blade knife con- cealed in his waistband. Further investigation revealed that the male had entered several vehicles while on the run from po- lice in a likely attempt to steal one and make his es- cape. Police are asking area residents to report if their vehicle had been entered on this date and to contact police if they locate any dis- carded property in and around their homes. The suspect was in cus- tody on Monday morning awaiting a bail hearing on a slew of charges, including possession over $5,000, theft under $5,000, posses- sion of a weapon for a dan- gerous purpose, obstruct and breach probation. POLICE AND FIRE A Halton Regional Police officer investigates one of the scenes following a wild chase Sunday morning in Acton that resulted in the canine unit responding and the subsequent arrest of a 20-year-old from Toronto. Halton Regional Police photo Alleged vehicle, credit card thief tracked down in Acton EAMONN MAHER emaher@theifp.ca Glen Williams Public Open House Public Open House The Town of Halton Hills is undertaking a study into the mature neighbourhoods of Glen Williams. It will examine whether the Town's Zoning By-law is effective at controlling large home rebuilds and maintaining the character of these neighbourhoods. 72 Come and Join us Tell us what you think about large home rebuilds in the glen. For further information contact: Anne Fisher at afisher@haltonhills.ca or at 905 873 2601 ext. 2358 Thursday June 14 6.30pm (Doors Open) 7.00pm (Presentation) Glen Williams Town Hall, 1 Prince Street, Glen Williams MATURE NEIGHBOURHOOD STUDY Visit the Town's website at: https://www.haltonhills.ca/GlenWilliamsNeighbourhoodStudy/index.php or the Town's on-line engagement platform at https://www.letstalkhaltonhills.ca/glen-williams-mature-neighbourhood-study We're Your Go To FamilY For insurance Have the peace of mind that you are being looked after by the experts. 143 Mill Street, Georgetown • 905 877-0133 • www.pcarmstrongins.com re Your Go To FamilamilY Foror insurance Have the peace of mind that you are being lookedHave the peace of mind that you are being lookedHave the peace of mind that you are being looked YOUR INSURANCE HOUSE GEORGETOWN GARDEN CENTRE 140 GUELPH ST. 905-877-8882 A family run business since 1972! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK GIFT CARDS HANGING BASKETS 10" & 12" Baskets Huge Selection of Huge Variety FINISHED ACCENT PLANTERS INSTANT COLOUR FOR THE GARDEN Full vibrant flowers from cuttings, not seeds! Geraniums or $2.79 each 10 $25FOR • Hibiscus • Gardenia • Mandevilla • Bougainvillea & many more EXOTIC FLOWERS $1.99 25 LbagTOPSOIL $1.79 4 Pk. Flowering & Vegetable Plants for or $2.79 eachHERBS $2610 Large assortment of 4" Plant Stuffers 10 for $26 or $2.79 each