Hamilton Police are seeking witnesses and video footage as they investigate an indecent act outside an Ancaster elementary school.

On October 6, 2026, Hamilton Police received a report of an incident that occurred the previous day, October 5, at approximately 4:00 p.m., outside St. Joachim Catholic Elementary School in Ancaster.

Police learned that an unknown male was in the school parking lot when he allegedly committed an indecent act. The male was confronted by a parent and left the area without further incident.

The male is described as:

• Approximately mid-50s
• Light brown skin
• Black and grey hair in a buzz cut
• Wearing a black sweater with a red and grey pattern on the shoulders and front, blue jeans and large headphones

The male was associated with a grey Acura RDX.

Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area of Concerto Court and Amberly Boulevard between approximately 3:45 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on October 5 to check dash-camera, residential or other surveillance footage. Police are particularly interested in any footage showing a grey Acura RDX or an individual matching the suspect description.

Anyone with information or video that could assist investigators is asked to contact Detective Constable Caleb Hammel of the Division 3 Criminal Investigation Branch at 905-546-8967 or [email protected]. For those who wish to provide information anonymously, please consider reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton's Website.