The Hamilton Police Service is investigating a sexual assault that occurred in the area of Main Street and Whitney Avenue in Hamilton.

The incident occurred on July 16, 2026, at approximately 7:50 a.m., after the victim exited an HSR bus. Police allege that an unknown male approached the victim and sexually assaulted her.

Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the male pictured in the attached image. He is described as:

• Male, black
• Approximately 5’6” to 5’11” tall
• Thin to medium build
• Short, dark hair
• Wearing a black T-shirt and black pants
• Wearing black Nike Air Force 1-style shoes or similar footwear
• Wearing white over-the-ear headphones
• Carrying a beige backpack

Anyone who may have information that could assist with this investigation, including information regarding the identity of the person described above, is asked to contact Detective Amy Kay of the Hamilton Police Service Sex Crimes Unit at 905-546-3868, or the Sex Crimes Unit non-emergency administrative line at 905-540-5553.

Those wishing to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton.