Hamilton Police are Seeking Assistance in a Sexual Assault Investigation
Hamilton Police are asking for the community’s help in identifying the suspect in a stranger sexual assault that occurred on Friday, June 9, 2023, shortly after 2:30 p.m. in the area of Crockett Street and East 34th Street.
The suspect approached an adult female, engaged her in a brief conversation, and then sexually assaulted her by grabbing her breasts. The female pushed the male away and was able to capture the suspect on video immediately following the incident. This video has been shared to various social media platforms.
We are asking residents to come forward with any information that may aid in identifying the suspect or provide details about the incident.
Suspect Description:
- Male, Middle Eastern
- 50-65 years-of-age
- Medium build
- Grey hair
- Grey beard
- Black track pants with a grey stripe on the sides
- Blue T-Shirt
- Blue, Green, and White windbreaker style jacket
If you have any information on the identity of the suspect or any other information that you believe could assist with this investigation, you are asked to contact Sergeant Jeremy Miller of the Sex Crimes Unit at 905-540-5050 or the Victims of Crime office at 905-540-5553.
To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com
There is no guaranteed way to prevent sexual assault. Sharing the details of this assault is intended to provide the community information, and people are encouraged to trust their instincts. For confidential support, please call the Sexual Assault Centre's 24-hour support line at 905-525-4162; connect at www.sacha.ca, the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre at www.hhsc.ca/sadv or the Centre de santé communautaire www.cschn.ca.