This was not a day to go swimming: police pull a suspect out of the water after finding him hiding inside a pipe

By Staff

December 27^th, 2023

BURLINGTON, ON

Update on what brought all the fire trucks and police vehicles to the edge of Lake Ontario Spencer Smith Park.

Firemen and HRPS Tactical Unit, Hamilton Police Service’s Marine Unit pull a suspect out of the water where he had concealed himself inside a pipe.

On Wednesday, December 27 at approximately 9:30 am, Halton Regional Police Service received a call regarding a 35-year-old male, allegedly, in breach of court conditions and having possession of a stolen vehicle in the area of Spencer Smith Park in Burlington.

As officers arrived, the male attempted to evade police by jumping into Lake Ontario and concealing himself within a pipe. With the assistance of the HRPS Tactical Unit, Hamilton Police Service’s Marine Unit, Burlington Fire Department, and Halton EMS, the individual was safely removed from the water, placed under arrest, and transported to a nearby hospital to be treated for hypothermia.

The incident was concluded at approximately 12:00 pm and the area remains open to the public.