Fugitive wanted in string of B&Es arrested in Hamilton

A man wanted in a string of break-and-enters has been arrested after nearly a month on the lam.

Hamilton Police announced the search for Quincy Owen Francis, 29, on July 10. He was wanted on several charges connected to break-and-enters between April and August.

Investigators believe Francis entered 25 homes across Stoney Creek, Ancaster, and Flamborough in that time. He’s also been linked to several break-ins in Niagara Region and an unrelated incident in 2023.

As a result, Francis is charged with;

• Six counts of break and enter
• Five counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000, and
• Two counts of vehicle theft

Anyone with information about these allegations can call Hamilton police at (905) 546-2963.