At approximately 12:20 a.m. on November 3, 2026, Hamilton Police responded to a residence on Moorland Crescent following a report of a break and enter.

Upon arrival, officers learned that two suspects had smashed the glass in the front door of the residence. Before the suspects could gain entry, they were confronted by the homeowner.

A brief altercation occurred outside the residence between the homeowner and the two suspects. The suspects subsequently fled the area in a small, black SUV. The homeowner sustained minor injuries during the confrontation.

Investigators believe the residence may have been specifically targeted.

Suspect 1:

• White male.
• Wearing a hooded sweater, light-coloured sweatpants, and black shoes with white accents.
• Wearing a black medical-style mask.
• Was in possession of a firearm.

Suspect 2:

• White male.
• Wearing a black hooded sweater, light-coloured sweatpants, and light-coloured shoes with reflective accents.
• Wearing light-coloured gloves.
• Possibly wearing a light-coloured face mask.

The firearm remains outstanding.

Hamilton Police are asking anyone who may have information about this incident, or who may have captured video surveillance footage of the suspects or suspect vehicle in the area, to contact Division 30 Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) by email at [email protected].