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