Hamilton police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect from an assault that took place yesterday.

On Thursday, September 30, 2021 just before 3:30 p.m., a lone victim was assaulted by an unknown male suspect while walking the Caleb’s Walk Trail in the area of Dalewood Crescent and Oak Knoll Drive in Hamilton's west end. This is a heavily wooded area.

The suspect was last seen running west along the trail.

At this time investigators are asking for any residents in the area to review their video surveillance for any footage that may assist with this investigation.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation you are asked to contact Detective Constable Jason Henry at 905-546-3816 or the Division One Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-961-1876.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com