Hamilton Police BEAR unit is looking for public assistance to identify the male captured on surveillance camera.

On August 18, 2018, shortly before 1:00 a.m., Police responded to a break and enter to the Canadian Tire located at 1283 Barton Street East in Hamilton.

A lone male suspect had smashed the glass of the front door gaining access to the store and stealing items inside. He was last seen fleeing on foot northbound from the plaza.

Suspect description:

• White male, 25-30-years-old, 5'8”-5’10"
• Medium build, facial hair (possibly a goatee), short brown hair,
• Black baseball cap with a decal on the front
• Black hooded sweatshirt, long black and red shorts, white socks
• Black running style shoes with white soles,
• Black backpack with grey or blue straps.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Constable Shannon McLean by calling 905-546-8938 or Detective Sergeant Emidio Evangelista at 905-546-2991.

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