On Thursday, June 29, 2023, two individuals broke into an elementary school located in the area of Mud Street West and First Road West in Stoney Creek. While on site, the suspects stole and set fire to a Pride flag. 

The suspect also attempted to gain entry into sea containers from a construction site nearby. 

Police are attempting to identify the occupants of a black Nissan Rogue.

Suspect One: Male, white, thin build, wearing a red hooded sweater, black track pants and black shoes.

Suspect Two: Male, thin build, wearing gray hooded sweater, grey track pants and black shoes.

If you have any information on the identity of the suspects or any other information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Fabiano Mendes or Detective Rebecca Moran at (905) 546-5511 of the Hamilton Police Hate Crime 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 Thursday, August 16, 2021, shortly after 10:30p.m., an unknown youth male walked up the driveway of a Waterdown residence and removed a 2S&LGBTQIA+ pride flag, which was hanging over the garage. The youth male then threw the flag on the ground and proceeded to stomp on it, eventually leaving the area with the flag.

The incident is being investigated as a hate crime.

As the charges are before the courts no additional information will be released.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Hate-Crime Unit Detective Fabiano Mendes by calling 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

Hate crime in Hamilton is not acceptable. Left unchecked, hate crime can have a far reaching impact on communities. Hate crimes can be reported online.