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Hamilton cops just busted a spring perfume heist. Seriously.

You won't believe what they were stealing

Good morning from the Hammer — steel town, art town, your town. Don't look away.

So, listen, the cops just busted four people for swiping a bunch of fragrances all over Hamilton. That's right, perfume and cologne, like it's some kind of high-stakes heist from a movie. Police say these thefts have been happening all spring. It’s not just one store, right? We're talking about places from Upper James down to King Street East, probably hitting those bigger drugstores and department stores. It’s just… specific, you know? Not electronics, not clothes. Perfume.

It makes you wonder, doesn't it? Are they reselling this stuff online, maybe on some shady Facebook Marketplace groups that also deal in those fake chickens? Or are we talking about someone with a really expensive taste in fancy smells? Either way, it’s a Barton Street kind of story — a bit gritty, a bit unexpected. You can picture it, right? Someone casing the Shoppers Drug Mart at Main and Dundurn, eyeing up the latest Chanel.

What This Means for Hamilton:

* **Retail Vigilance:** Stores are going to be extra watchful, especially in the fragrance aisles. * **Community Chatter:** This is the kind of story that gets folks talking at the Bay Area Farmers' Market. * **Unexpected Crime:** It reminds you that crime isn't always what you expect; sometimes it's about the nice-smelling stuff.

It's a reminder that even in a city known for steel and waterfalls, there's always something a little… peculiar happening. Keep your eyes open, people. And maybe your nose, too.

Sonja's crew is talking about this and more — get the full scoop live every morning at mornings.live.

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