Hamilton Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Suspect in House Fire Investigation
Hamilton Police are seeking the communities assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an early morning arson near Tim Hortons Field.
On Friday, August 23rd, 2024, shortly before 6:00 a.m., a suspect was captured on surveillance footage lighting multiple items on fire on the front porch of a residence while the occupant was asleep inside. The suspect then walked away in a southbound direction.
The suspect is described as:
- Male, slender build
- Possible sleeve tattoo on the right arm
- Wearing a black baseball cap, dark mask, blue coat with a white emblem and white zipper
- Blue jeans with rips in the front and white shoes
- Carrying a backpack with the initials "KD" on the right side
Hamilton Police are urging anyone with information that could assist in this investigation to contact Detective Greg Blunsdon at (905) 540-5085 or via email at [email protected].
For those wishing to provide information anonymously, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.