Theft at the Ministry of Transportation in Georgetown

The Halton Regional Police Service has made an arrest in a theft that occurred at the Ministry of Transportation office at 28 Main Street, in Georgetown.

On June 24th shortly before 2:00 pm 3 males entered the transportation office. The 3 males began to talk with the female attendant, when the attendant turned her back two of the suspects jumped up on the counter and grabbed several Ministry documents.

The 3 suspects fled the office but were pursued by two Ministry of Transportation staff members. The employees managed to catch up to one of the suspects and held him for police.

The two other suspect’s involved in the theft were seen getting into a Silver Sport Utility Vehicle to make their escape.

Some, but not of all of the stolen documents were recovered at the scene. There were no injuries.

Charged is Rafay YASIR, 24 years from Mississauga. YASIR has been charged with Theft Under $5000 and as a result of an investigation after his arrest YASIR has been charged with Possession of Counterfeit Mark and Possession of a Counterfeit Credit Card. He will appear in Burlington court on the 20 July 2009.

The Halton Regional Police Service is continuing to investigate this incident. Anyone with information related to it is asked to contact the Milton Criminal Investigations Bureau at (905) 825-4777 Ext 2415 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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