Hamilton Police continue to investigate a stabbing and are asking anyone who may have video surveillance to contact police.

On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, shortly before 9:00 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to a stabbing incident in the area of Main Street East near Melrose Avenue South and Prospect Street South.  An unknown suspect attacked a citizen while the suspect was confronted after rummaging through the victim’s garbage.

Shortly after the incident, the suspect left the area on foot in an unknown direction.

Suspect is described as:

·        Male, white

·        20-30 years-of-age

·        6'0

·        160-170 pounds

·        Bald

·        Grey t-shirt with logo

·        Black jeans

The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.

Investigators are appealing for residents in the area to check their surveillance footage between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 for any sightings of the suspect.  If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Constable Robert Beck of the East End Criminal Investigation Branch by calling 905-546-2917.

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