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The Hamilton Police Service (HPS) reportedly seized construction equipment worth more than a million dollars on Monday (March 16); days after it had been reported stolen.

The allegedly stolen equipment was found “in plain view” in the rear yard of a 40-acre property off Middletown Rd. in Flamborough, according to police.

Police said the discovery of a John Deere Excavator, which was reported as stolen from a construction site near Hwy 427 and Hwy 7, prompted a raid of the Flamborough residence and business.

During the search, police say they located a large outbuilding and $1.3 million worth of “landscaping and construction-type machinery” on the property.

Police say the owner of the property, 24-year-old Vito Peragine of Flamborough, who also owns a landscaping business, was charged with multiple counts of possession of stolen property.

Recovered items:

Transport Trucks and Trailers x2

Case Bulldozer

John Deere Excavators x2

John Deere Mini Excavator

John Deere Skid Steer

Case Front Loader

Honda 4-wheeler

International Dump Truck

Stolen Pick-up Trucks x2

Galvanized Float Trailers x2

The stolen equipment was seized and returned to their rightful owners, added police.