Hamilton Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for several violent offences. A Canada–wide warrant for arrest has been issued for Solomon Houlder.

In mid-November 2018, members of the Hamilton Police were provided with information regarding several incidents involving Solomon Houlder. Since that time police have continued investigating the actions of Houlder and subsequently applied for a warrant for his arrest. A Canada-wide warrant was granted and Houlder is aware of the fact and has been actively evading arrest since November 2018.

Police believe the incidents were targeted; however, if you see Solomon HOULDER do not approach him, contact 9-1-1 immediately.

At this time police are not releasing further details in order to protect other parties involved.

WANTED

• Solomon Houlder, 25-years-of-age of no fixed address

CHARGES

• Assault Level 1 x 4
• Trafficking in Persons x 2
• Kidnapping
• Forcible Confinement x 2
• Material Benefit Trafficking
• Fail to Comply probation x 2

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Constable Scott Yuill by calling 905-546-8911.

Any persons with additional information about Human Trafficking investigations is asked to contact Detective Kathy Stewart 905-546-3831 of the Human Trafficking Unit.

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