Hamilton Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in an unprovoked attack on a security guard.

On Saturday, June 17, 2023, shortly before 4:30p.m. an unknown male jumped over a barrier separating Whitehern Museum and City Hall. Upon entering the property belonging to Whitehern Museum, the suspect punched the security guard. The security guard quickly retreated to the security office safely and contacted police.

As a result of the assault, the security guard was transported to hospital, where he sought medical treatment for his injuries.  

The suspect in this unprovoked stranger assault is described as;

• Male/white
• 5’8”to 6” tall
• Weighs 210 lbs to 250lbs
• Approximately 40 years old
• Buzz cut
• Muscular build
• Pronounced jawline
• White T-Shirt with grey decal
• Blue jeans

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Division One Staff Sergeant by calling 905-546-4725.

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

On Friday, February 24, 2023, shortly after 8:00 a.m., a 47-year-old female was walking west on the south sidewalk on King Street West, when a male travelling in the opposite direction slapped the female as they walked past one another.

The male suspect and female victim were unknown to another.

The victim contacted police and provided a suspect description. Shortly thereafter, police located and arrested the suspect. During the execution of the arrest, the accused uttered racial slurs directed at the victim to the officers.

A 44-year-old man of Hamilton has been charged with Assault Level One. This incident is being reviewed by the Hamilton Police Hate Crime Unit.

Police are urging witnesses to this incident to come forward and to contact Hamilton Police Division One Patrol Staff Sergeant at 905-546-4725.

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 at www.hamiltonpolice.on.ca. Reporting hate/bias incidents can also be reported on the phone at 905-546-4925 or in person at any Hamilton Police station.

Hamilton Police are currently investigating a suspicious circumstance in area of W.H. Ballard Public Elementary School.

On Thursday, December 15, 2022, at approximately 3:15 p.m., police attended the area of WH Ballard Public Elementary School, located at 801 Dunsmure Road in Hamilton in response to a suspicious vehicle.

Information provided to police is a white male, approximately 60 years of age, short stocky build, with grey/white hair, beard, wearing a black t-shirt, driving a grey/silver Honda Ridgeline with dark tinted windows, black tires and rims, was approaching and talking to young children. The male was reported to be asking children it they wanted a ride to go get ice cream. 

Division Two Criminal Investigations Branch is investigating this incident. Detectives are asking residents and businesses in the area to review their security cameras between the hours of 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., for any suspicious activity and contact Police.

Detectives are also asking for anyone driving in the area at that time with dash cam footage to contact investigators.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this incident, you are asked to contact the Division Two Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-546-2933.

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

On March 19, 2020, shortly before 9:30 p.m., a 15-year-old was walking on the sidewalk near the intersection of Queenston Road and Strathearne Avenue. The male approached asking her to be “friends” and grabbed her hand. The girl yelled causing the male to flee.

On March 20, 2020, shortly before 10:19 p.m., the same girl was walking in the area of Main Street East and Strathearne Avenue by the Queenston Traffic Circle when the same male approached her again. The victim walked away after a brief verbal exchange occurred. The male continued to follow at a quick pace, grabbing her hip area. The victim activated a personal alarm that caused the suspect to flee westbound on Main Street East towards Strathearne Avenue.

Suspect Description:

• Male, Asian
• Early twenties
• Short black hair
• Plaid coat (possibly blue), hooded sweatshirt, baseball cap
• Dark coloured track pants with white stripes and the word “CANADA” on the left leg

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Sam Khalil at 905-546-2933 or Division 20 Detective Sergeant Ben Thibodeau at 905-546-2907.

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