Hamilton Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a robbery suspect.

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, a lone suspect entered a commercial business in the area of Main Street East and Sanford Avenue South. Once in the business the suspect brandished a knife and stole property.

The suspect fled the business on a bicycle travelling northbound on Sanford Avenue from Main Street and westbound along Aikman Avenue.

Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in the investigation, who is described as follows;

• Male
• White
• Approximately 25 years of age
• Slim build
• Black hat with white circle logo
• Black North Face jacket
• Blue bandana covering face
• Riding a blue BMX bike with white seat

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Mark Shaw by calling 905-546-8939, or Staff 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 Thursday, October 5, 2023, at approximately 3:00 p.m. Hamilton Police along with Hamilton Fire responded to a fire at the rear of a commercial business in the area of Lottridge Street and Barton Street.

The fire was put out quickly, resulting in minor damage to the building and no injuries. 

Through video surveillance obtained during the investigation, it has been determined the fire was deliberately set.    

The suspect description is as follows; 

• Male
• White
• 40-45 years-of-age
• Dark Goatee with chin strap beard
• Shaggy dark hair
• Black baseball hat with a white Yellowstone logo 
• Black Puma golf shirt 
• Gold watch on left wrist
• Dark jeans
• Black running shoes
• Operating a older model bicycle 
• Carrying a yellow No Frills reusable bag and black backpack 

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Greg Blunsdon by calling 289-556-8786.

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

Hamilton Police continues to investigate a break and enter that occurred in the City of Hamilton.

On Sunday, April 2, 2023, at approximately 11:00p.m., an unknown male suspect broke into a commercial property in the area of Concession Street and Upper Sherman Avenue. The suspect left the area on foot travelling eastbound on Concession Street past Upper Sherman Avenue.  

The suspect is described as a Male, White, average build, wearing a black jacket, a black t-shirt with a large logo on the front, light colored pants, dark shoes, shorter hair that is possibly graying.

Investigators are appealing for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect for this Break & Enter. If you have any information on the identity of the suspect or any other information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Constable Boris Iveljic at (905) 540-6327 or Staff Sergeant Shane Groombridge at 905-546-2991 of the Hamilton Police BEAR Unit.  

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, November 29, 2022, three robberies occurred between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. All of the robberies involved the same three suspects who were wearing masks. Two of the three suspects were armed with handguns during the robberies.

The initial robbery occurred in the area of Brucedale Avenue and Upper James Street. The second was in the area of Rymal Road and Upper Centennial Parkway and the final was in the area of Main Street West and Caroline Street South.

The suspects were able to obtain cash and products from within each business.

Hamilton Police have confirmed that in all three robberies the suspects fled by vehicle.

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances of the robberies and have confirmed three suspects remain outstanding.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Division Three Staff Sergeant by calling 905-546-3886 or Detective Sergeant Shane Groombridge at 905-546-2991 of the B.E.A.R. Unit.

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