# Stolen U-Haul Crashes into Main Street East Residence

Hamilton Police say a stolen U-Haul truck crashed into a residence on Main Street East in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Published: 2026-07-28T16:04:07.000Z
Edition: hamilton
Canonical: https://localwire.ca/hamilton/2026-07-28-stolen-u-haul-crashes-into-main-street-east-residence
Publisher: Local Wire

## Record

Source: Hamilton Police Service
Released: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Category: Crime

## Report

Hamilton Police say a stolen U-Haul truck crashed into a residence on Main Street East in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Police say an officer first saw the truck near Main Street East and Glendale Avenue at about 1:40 a.m., and the vehicle later collided with three marked Hamilton Police cruisers before striking the building's exterior fire escape staircase. A 54-year-old male with no fixed address was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, dangerous operation, assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, and operation while prohibited.

Local Wire does not publish the names of private individuals. This brief was generated from the Hamilton Police Service's release and verified against it; the full release, including any names and updates the service publishes, is on the [official release page](https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/node/165271).

## Sources

[1] Hamilton Police Service news release, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/node/165271