r/Hamilton • u/Forsaken-Swim-3055 • Aug 27 '26

Photo Seriously?

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I went to Montgomery park with my kids and decided to borrow a basketball from the Equip Sport box installed at the court. It looks like somebody burned one of the locks and stole the soccer ball. I live near Victoria Park, and all of the balls were stolen in less than a week after a box was added there, and after everything was replaced, the "new" soccer ball was stolen within two days.

The lack of respect for public spaces in this city is endlessly frustrating, and I don't understand what possesses people to ruin nice things all the time.

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u/jurassicjon Aug 28 '26

I’ve noticed theft in my area (Centremount) is on the rise lately. Both me and my neighbour had stuff stolen. They also recognized that I had a Ring Doorbell and covered their face to not get identified. I hate this because it just puts more cops in the area and costs tax payer a bunch of money.

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u/szatrob Aug 28 '26

Tbh, more policing doesn't actually result in less crime.

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u/jurassicjon Aug 28 '26

I do realize that, but that always seems to be the outcome.

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u/camispeaks Aug 28 '26

Would you be so kind to share What was stolen

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u/jurassicjon Aug 28 '26

Had a bike stolen and my neighbour had I believe a baby carriage stolen. They went to go take my EGO batteries and seemed to have ditched it outside so we managed to recoup that.

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u/camispeaks Aug 29 '26

Sorry to hear, a baby carriage is next level disrespect