Man Charged with Gasoline Drive-Offs

Between Tuesday, February 21st and Monday, March 13th, 2023, Hanover Police received three separate reports of gasoline drive-offs from local gasoline stations. An appeal for the public’s assistance was issued hoping to identify the suspect’s vehicle, which was clearly visible in surveillance video. Several people who identified the vehicle contacted Hanover Police.  On March 14th, 2023, Hanover Police located and arrested a 29-year-old Ancaster man charging him under the Criminal Code with three Counts of Theft Under $5000.00. He was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act with Obstructing his License Plate. The man was released with an upcoming court date in Walkerton.