On Saturday, January 14, 2023, the Hamilton Police Service began investigating a series of church entries occurring throughout the city. At least three suspects are believed to be involved in these incidents, which have taken place in the early morning hours.

Since the investigation began, there have been a total of eight incidents reported, with the most recent occurring on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. In each case, the suspects have gained entry to the churches and targeted various items, including cash donations, and electronic equipment.

Detectives continue to investigate these incidents and are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspects.

All the suspects are described to police as male, white, approximately 30-40 years-of-age.  

We continue to work closely with those affected and will continue to work with neighbouring police services to raise awareness surrounding these incidents.

Hamilton Police would like to take this opportunity to encourage all commercial businesses to take precautions by installing security cameras and alarms where possible, and reporting any suspicious activity to police.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with this investigation please contact the Detective Constable Derek Donn of the Hamilton Police B.E.A.R. Unit at 905-546-8934 or Detective Sergeant Shane Groombridge 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.

On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Bruxy Cavey of Hamilton was arrested and charged with Sexual Assault.

Bruxy Cavey will appear in court on Monday, June 27, 2022.

At the time of the assault, Bruxy Cavey was the primary teaching Pastor at The Meeting House Church and was employed there from 1996 to 2021. The Meeting House Church has its headquarters in Oakville; however, has remote locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

Hamilton Police believe that there may be more victims and encourage anyone with information to come forward.

If you have any information that you believe could assist investigators regarding this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Jeremy Miller at 905-540-5050 or Detective Sergeant Jennifer Currie at 905-546-4962.

Hamilton Police want all survivors of sexual violence to know that we believe them and we will respect their choice when and how they report an incident.

Hamilton Police would like to encourage anyone who believes that they may have been a victim of sexual violence, to come forward and report the incident to police. There is no statute of limitations for sexual offences, and offenders can be prosecuted well after the date of the offence. If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you can report the incident by contacting the Sexual Assault Unit non-emergency line at 905-540-5553, or by filing a report online www.hamiltonpolice.on.ca.

Hamilton Police understand that while sexual assaults often cause long-lasting trauma, survivors may have difficulty speaking about the incidents with friends, family members, or police officers. If someone is not ready to report; however, is seeking support please contact Hamilton Police Victim Services at 905-546-4904.

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

There is no guaranteed way to prevent sexual assault. Sharing the details of this assault is intended to provide the community information, and people are encouraged to trust their instincts. For confidential support, please call the Sexual Assault Centre's 24-hour support line at 905-525-4162; connect at www.sacha.ca, the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre at www.hhsc.ca/sadv or the Centre de santé communautaire www.cschn.ca.