Hamilton Police are currently investigating a sexual assault that occurred on Hamilton's Mountain brow. Residents and businesses in the area are encouraged to review any surveillance footage available to them.

On Monday, February 26, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of Mountain Brow Boulevard and Mohawk Road East where a female was sexually assaulted.

The suspect is described as:

·      Gender: Male, white skin

·      Age: Approximately 30-40 years-of-age

·      Height: 6’0”

·      Hair: Red/Blonde

·      Facial Hair: Unshaven stubble

·      Build: Broad shoulders

Attire:

·      Black jacket with hood up

·      Blue or black pants

·      Black and white shoes

·      Black leather gloves

Area residents are requested to check and review their security cameras for any suspicious activity involving a person similar to the provided description between 8:00 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.

If you have any information that you believe could assist with this investigation, please contact Detective Ian Chan of the Sex Crimes Unit at 905-546-8958 or the Sex Crimes Unit non-emergency line 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

We want all survivors of sexual violence to know that we believe them and we will respect their choice as to when and how they report the incident.

There is no guaranteed way to prevent a sexual assault. Sharing the details of these assaults 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 or connect at www.sacha.ca, or the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre at www.hhsc.ca/sadv or the Centre de Santé Communautaire www.cschn.ca