Truck Stolen from Hamilton was used to carry out a hobby truck heist in Branty

A Red Pickup Truck Reported Stolen from Hamilton on Valentine’s Day was spotted 50 kilometers West in Paris, where suspects made off with thousands of dollars of hobby vehicles.

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It pulled up outside Paris junction hobbies – a family operated shop celebrating its 20th anniversary this year – Around 3:30 am on Feb. 15.

There, Footage Caught The Driver Using the Truck’s Tail Like A Batering Ram to break therough the Glass Window and Bars, Shop Owner Bill Henwood Told the spectator.

Three suspects Clad in Sunglasses, Hoods and Gloves Hopped Out and Gobbed Around 34 All-Terrain Hobby Trucks from the Shop Within A Four-Minute Window, According to font.

But these “hobby vehicles” are not your average big box store RC (Remote Control) Cars, Longtime Employee Destiny Copeland Told the spectator.

For Starters, Many Range from $ 400 to $ 700 Each, which doesn’t include a battery or charger that could run a couple Hunged More, she Said.

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While RC Hobby Trucks are not a “Frequent Target” in the Area, High-Value and “Specialty” items can attract shoplifters, Const. Jonathan Bueckert of the Brant Opp Told the spectator.

There’s a vibrant community of enthusiasts who collect hobby cars to maneuvre over rugged terrains, like that found in nearby conservation areas. But part of the hobby is also about “tinkering, upgrading and fixing” The models, Copeland Said.

The shop is in a prime midpoint between London, Buffalo and Toronto, and also specialize in Model Planes, Trains and “All the Stuff that goas Along with them,” Henwood Said.

Sale posting about the Robbery on Social Media, People Have Been Calling the Shop “Constantly” with Tips, Copeland Said.

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While Appreciative of the Support, She Said It’s Most Helpful to Go Directly to the Police.

Anyone who has seen a red pickup truck with flat bz93765, or has additional information is asked to contact the Opp at 1-888-310-1122.

People who want to remain anonymous can contact crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or helppricime.com.

Community Members who Want to Show Support can also “Just Come and Visit Us and see if we can kind of twist your Arm Into Our Little World,” Copeland Said.

Celeste Percy-Beauregard is a local journalism initiative reporter based at the hamilton spectator. The Initiative is Funded by the Government of Canada.

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