Hamilton Police are attempting to identify an individual responsible for multiple anti-Semitic messages that were placed in the area of Main Street West and Bay Street in the City of Hamilton.

Between Sunday, September 4, 2022 and Tuesday, September 6, 2022 multiple anti-Semitic messages (graffiti) were located in the area of Main Street West and Bay Street in the City of Hamilton. 

The suspect is described as;

• Male black,
• larger build,
• 30's - 50's
• Short black hair
• Wearing black sweater, jeans, red running shoes and carrying a black backpack.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with this investigation, please contact Hate Crime Detective Fabiano Mendes at (905) 546-5678.

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

Police have arrested a 25-year-old male for three counts of Mischief Under $5,000.

The accused was observed writing the tag “Ducer” 16 times within a 20-minute timeframe on buildings, bus shelters and city/ hydro poles in the area of Main Street East and Sherman Avenue in Hamilton yesterday morning.

On Wednesday, July 28, 2022, shortly before 9:30 a.m., police were called to the area of Main Street East to check on a male performing graffiti on various locations. When police arrived they noticed a male fitting the description walking. The male saw police and fled. Police pursued the suspect and he was placed under arrest for Mischief Under $5,000. During the search police located evidence consistent with Mischief in his possession.

Arrested:

·         25-Year-Old

·         Male

·         Hamilton Resident

Charges:

·         Three Counts of Mischief Under $5000

·         Fail to Comply Probation

Graffiti is any writings or drawings on a surface placed there without authorization of the owner of the object on which it was written. Graffiti is an act of vandalism and it places a significant burden on the City of Hamilton.  It increases the fear of crime in the area and requires a large amount of money to eradicate.

How to Report Graffiti

If your property or business is marked by graffiti, remove it as soon as possible.  The quick removal of graffiti is the most effective means to prevent further acts of vandalism.

If you witness an act of graffiti in progress, call 9-1-1.  Anyone wishing to provide anonymous information about an active graffiti vandal or graffiti crime should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Report existing graffiti by calling 905-546-2489 or online at www.hamilton.ca/graffitiform.  Please be as specific as possible in the location and description of the graffiti.  Incidents of graffiti will be prioritized and ones that are considered harmful to the community will be immediately removed.

Property owners are responsible for removing graffiti from their own property as per City By-law.

On Thursday, October 17, 2109, Hamilton Police conducted surveillance in the area of the James Street stairs. At approximately 10:30 p.m., a male matching the description of the suspect believed to be responsible for recent incidents was observed writing on fencing and city property. He was arrested without incident and taken into police custody. Through investigation, police confirmed his previous involvement. The male appeared in court today to answer to several mischief and court violation charges.

CHARGED

• Robert Douglas, 40-years-of-age from Hamilton

CHARGES

• Mischief under $5000 X 9
• Fail to comply probation X2

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Acting Detective Sergeant Lisa Chambers by calling 905-546-3833.

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 detectives continue to investigate acts of mischief involving hate bias graffiti, which occurred in the area of James Street South and Claremont Access.

Between Sunday, October 13 and Tuesday, October 15, 2019, Hamilton Police responded to the area of James Street South and the Claremont Access for four separate reports of hate bias graffiti. The graffiti was located in multiple areas along the escarpment stairs and at the top of the stairs in Southam Park. The same graffiti was also located on a mural in the area of James Street South and Beckley Street. Police believe these incidents are occurring in the late evening and early morning hours.

In one occurrence a citizen observed the suspect and called 911. A description was provided to police.

SUSPECT

• Male
• Asian
• 5’10
• 180-190 lbs
• Shaved head
• Wearing a grey sweater, blue or green jacket, and air pods

On Thursday, September 26, 2019, police responded to the area of King Street East and Wentworth Street North for an act of mischief. This incident was not hate bias related, however, a suspect was captured on surveillance video and police believe this person may be responsible for the acts of mischief between October 13 and October 15, 2019.

Hamilton Police Detectives and the Hate Crime Unit continue to investigate the incident and members of the public in the area are asked to review their security cameras for any suspicious activity.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Acting Detective Sergeant Lisa Chamber by calling 905-546-3833.

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

As a result of efforts by Hamilton Police detectives, four males have been identified in the graffiti incident.

On Wednesday, October 9, 2019, two males, both 19-years-of-age were arrested and interviewed. Their roles in the incident were established and they were subsequently released unconditionally.

On Thursday, October 10, 2019, Hamilton Police arrested two additional males, both 19-years-of-age. They have been charged with Mischief Under $5000.00 in relation to the incident.

CHARGED

• Blake Trautman, 19-years-of-age, from Hamilton
• Court date- November 7, 2019

CHARGE

• Mischief under $5000

CHARGED

• Liam Greaves, 19-years-of-age, from Hamilton
• Court date- November 5, 2019

CHARGE

• Mischief under $5000

Reporting hate crimes and incidents is an important step in stopping the cycle of hatred and preventing others from being victimized. It is also important for police to be aware of hate crime so that analysis can be done to ensure appropriate actions are taken and resources put in place.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Acting Detective Sergeant Chambers by calling 905-546-3833.

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

Through investigation, police have obtained security video. Police are releasing the images to aid in identifying the parties.

Residents in the area are asked to review their security cameras for any suspicious activity and to contact police.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Acting Detective Sergeant Lisa Chambers by calling 905-546-3833.

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

On Saturday, October 5, 2019, shortly after 9:00 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to the Beth Jacob Synagogue located at 375 Aberdeen Avenue for anti–Semitic messaging on the property. Through investigation, police believe the incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Friday night.

Hamilton Police Detectives and the Hate Crime Unit continue to investigate the incident and members of the public are asked to review their security cameras for any suspicious activity.

An increased police presence is expected in the area.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Acting Detective Sergeant Lisa Chambers by calling 905-546-3833.

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

Police have arrested a male for graffiti after he is observed spray painting tags on buildings and bus shelters in the area of Barton Street East and Milton Avenue in Hamilton.

On September 18, 2019, shortly before 9:00 p.m., police were called to the area of Barton Street East to check on a male spray painting exterior walls and bus shelters. When Police arrived they noticed a male fitting the description walking westbound on Barton Street with a spray can hanging out from his jacket pocket. He was placed under arrest for Mischief and during the search police located Crystal Methamphetamine and Fentanyl in his possession.

He was transported back to Central custody with his bail opposed and expected to appear in court on September 19, 2019, to answer to his charges.

Charged:

• Corey Forgie (23-years-old) Hamilton resident

Charges:

• Mischief under $5000 x 3
• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Possession of Fentanyl

Please call Central Staff Sergeant Patrol at (905)546-4725 if you have further information to assist with this investigation.

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

The male is described as Caucasian, about 30-years-old with red hair and beard, medium build, with a black bicycle. Police are asking anyone who can identify this man to contact them.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with this investigation you are asked to contact the Division Three, Criminal Investigation Bureau, Detective Constable Jared Millington at 905-546-8968 or Detective Sergeant Marco DelConte at 905-546-3851.

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