The Hamilton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a Brantford man who is wanted for breaking into a Hamilton residence and stealing four handguns and one shotgun.

On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, shortly after 8:30 a.m., a male broke into a residence located in the area of Upper Wellington Street and Mohawk Road East, Hamilton. During the incident, four handguns and one shotgun were stolen. The residents were not home at the time.

The Criminal Investigation Bureau from the Mountain Station has continued to investigate and a suspect has been identified. Police have been granted a warrant of arrest for Shawn Gregory Marriott from Brantford.

Marriott may be in possession of a 2005 Toyota Corolla, four-door, red in colour with Ontario licence plate CJXW599.

Marriott is considered to be armed and dangerous. If you see him or his vehicle do not approach, contact 911 immediately.

The investigation continues as police attempt to locate Marriott and the outstanding firearms.

WANTED

• Shawn Gregory Marriott, 41-years-of-age, from Brantford

CHARGES

• Break Enter and Commit Theft Over $5,000

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact the Division three, Criminal Investigation Bureau, Detective Constable Jared Millington at 905-546-8968 or Detective Sergeant Marco DelConte at 905-546-3851.

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