Hamilton man accused of selling more than $200K in stolen property

A 33-year-old Hamilton man is accused of selling more than $200,000 in stolen property at a local pawnshop.

Hamilton police began the investigation in December into the trafficking of stolen property through an unnamed Hamilton pawnshop.

Police allege the crimes began in 2018.

Detectives have identified seven local businesses as victims, police said. Officers are also working to identify other victims and return property.

The 33-year-old faces 23 charges including fraud, theft and trafficking property offences.

Nicole O'Reilly is a crime and justice reporter at The Spectator. noreilly@thespec.com