Police investigate inappropriate incident involving youth on Wentworth Street North. 
Hamilton Police continue to investigate an incident involving a suspicious vehicle and person that occurred in the area of Wentworth Street North and Barton Street yesterday and are asking anyone with information to report to police.
On Thursday, June 27, 2024 at approximately 2:30 PM, it has been reported that a SUV style vehicle was driving on Wentworth Street North near Barton Street when the driver approached the youth and engaged in an inappropriate conversation.
The suspect was described as follows;
-Male, brown-Approximately 40 years of age-Black hair 
The suspect vehicle was described as follows:
-White in colour -SUV style vehicle
Police are requesting the residents living in the area please check their video surveillance between the hours of 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM for any suspicious behaviour or footage that matches the vehicle and suspect descriptions provided. If you were driving in the area and have dash camera footage, please contact us. 
If you have information that you believe could assist with this investigation, please contact the Division 10 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
 

On Monday, May 27, 2024 at approximately 4:20 p.m., it has been reported that a van or SUV-style vehicle was driving on Weir Street North between Roxborough Avenue and Britannia Avenue when the driver approached a youth and engaged in inappropriate conversation.

The suspect was described as follows:

• Male, brown
• Approximately 30 years-of-age
• Black hair

The suspect vehicle was described as follows:

• Gold/tan colour
• Van or SUV style

Police are requesting that residents living in the area please check their video surveillance between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 4:40 p.m. for any suspicious behaviour or footage that matches the vehicle and suspect descriptions provided. If you were driving in the area and have dash camera footage, please contact us.

If you have information that you believe could assist police with this investigation, please contact Detective Amberlee Rodgers  of the East End Criminal Investigations Unit at 905-546-2919.

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, February 8, 2024, as a female was walking in the area of King Street East and Barnesdale Avenue South, she was followed and approached by the male driver of a black Honda Civic.  After a brief interaction, the vehicle left the area in an unknown direction.  No physical contact was initiated during the incident and no one was physically injured.

Hamilton Police have arrested and charged the driver of the suspicious vehicle, 35-year-old, Issa Ahmad Aldeeb of Hamilton with one count of Criminal Harassment. 

Issa Ahmad Aldeeb has been released on an Undertaking.

Additional victims have stepped forward, prompting ongoing police investigations. We believe there may be additional victims and are encouraging them to contact police.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with this investigation, please contact the Division Two Staff Sergeant at 905-546-2963.

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, February 8, 2024, the Hamilton Police Service entered into an investigation after receiving reports of a suspicious individual in the area of King Street East and Barnesdale Avenue South in the City of Hamilton.  On this date, at approximately 2:45 p.m., as a female was walking in the above-mentioned area, she was followed and approached by a male driver of a black Honda Civic.  After a brief interaction, the vehicle left the area in an unknown direction.  No physical contact was initiated during the incident and no one was physically injured.

The Hamilton Police Service are asking for residents who live in the area of King Street East and Barnesdale Avenue South to review any exterior surveillance camera footage for the suspect vehicle between the times of 2:35 pm and 3:00 pm on Thursday February 8, 2024.

Vehicle Description: 4 door, black Honda Civic with tinted windows. 

Suspect Description: brown skin, short hair, long scruffy black beard, spoke with an accent and was wearing a black turtleneck.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with this investigation, please contact the Division Two Staff Sergeant at 905-546-2963.

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 are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a Criminal Harassment investigation.  

On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at approximately 11:00 a.m., a young female was standing at a bus stop in the area of Barton Street East and Lottridge Street when she was approached by an adult male. After a brief conversation, the young female boarded an HSR bus. The male returned back to his vehicle and followed the bus.

Suspect: Male, brown skin, 30-40 years old, 5’8, stubble facial hair, small to medium build, short black hair, wearing dark sweatpants and dark long sleeved shirt.

Suspect Vehicle: 2019 blue Honda Civic with Ontario licence plate, BZEH 330.

At this time, investigators are actively seeking any potential witnesses to this incident and urge anyone with information to come forward.

Hamilton Police are asking residences, businesses and vehicles with cameras in the area to review their security surveillance cameras between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with this investigation please contact the on-duty Division Two Staff Sergeant at 905-546-2963.

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, December 27, 2022, at approximately 1:00 p.m. a dark grey or black sedan with tinted windows approached a youth and a lone male driver engaged in conversation. The youth walked away and the vehicle fled westbound on Chilton Drive.

The suspect is described as:

·         Male

·         White, pale in complexion

·         50-60 years-of-age

·         Wearing a buttoned shirt

If you have information about this incident or can identify the suspect vehicle you are asked to contact Detective Amberlee Rodgers at 905-546-2919.

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

These guidelines will help you to protect yourself and your family in reducing crime and maintaining a more secure and safer environment. 

• Know your name, address and phone number
• Learn how and when to call 911
• If you are scared of someone, run to safety
• Avoid any shortcuts when you are walking from one place to another
• Have a "call list" and know how and when to use it
• Let your parents/guardians know where you plan to be
• Never talk to people online without your parent/guardian permission
•  Never accept anything from anyone unless you have permission from a guardian or the person looking after you.
• NEVER get into anyone’s car or go anywhere with anyone – even with someone you know, unless a parent or caregiver has given permission
• Walk on well lit streets near the curb and away from alleys, particularly, if you must walk alone at night.
• If you suspect you are being followed, go to the nearest well lit place or populated area, and yell if necessary to attract attention.
• Work hard to establish trust and communication with your children
• Make sure you know how to find or contact your children at all times
• Take an active role in your children's activities
• Be aware of which social media platforms and apps your children are using.

To learn more about safety measures for your children, you can visit the following websites:

Proctectchildren.ca

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NeedHelpNow - Provides guidance on steps to take when dealing with cyberbullying and online exploitation.

Hamilton Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspicious vehicle that was in the area of Ottawa Street South and Montclair Avenue in Hamilton yesterday.

On Monday, May 2, 2022 shortly before 8:00 a.m., a female youth, who is 14-years-of-age was approached by a male in his vehicle.

The driver told the youth to get into his vehicle however she did not comply. Police are attempting to identify the registered owner of this vehicle.

The vehicle then fled and was last seen driving northbound on Ottawa Street South from King Street East.

No physical contact was initiated during the incident and no one was physically injured.

Vehicle

·         Black

·         4-door sedan

·         Newer model

·         Well maintained with tinted rear passenger windows

Driver

·         Male

·         White

·         Early 20’s

·         Average build

·         Blonde hair

·         Dark eyes

·         Clean shaven

·         Black sweater or sweatshirt

Hamilton Police are asking citizens who live in the area of Ottawa Street South between King Street East and Sherbrooke Street to review any exterior surveillance camera footage for the suspect vehicle described. We are looking between the times of 7:40 a.m. and 8:20 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022.

If anyone has any information that could assist with this investigation please contact the Division Two Detective Sergeant at 905-546-2907 or the Division Two Patrol Staff Sergeant at 905-546-2963.

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

On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, detectives from the Mountain Division Criminal Investigation Bureau entered into an investigation based on a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Laidman Park.

The information provided at the time described an interaction between a young person and the occupants of a suspicious vehicle. Hamilton Police conducted an extensive canvass of the surrounding area and were able to acquire surveillance video as well as conduct several interviews. This led to the identification of a delivery vehicle as being involved. The driver was cooperative and confirmed the details of their actions which were completely related to their business’ procedures.

After reviewing all the information gathered, detectives are concluding that the incident did not occur as initially reported.

Hamilton Police would like to thank the community for their assistance in this investigation, as it was crucial in identifying the reported vehicle.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Fabiano  Mendes by calling 905-546-8967or 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

On October 28, 2020, at approximately noon, the Hamilton Police Service received a call for a Suspicious Circumstance at Laidman Park located at 170 Great Oak Trail in Binbrook. The suspicious circumstance involved an interaction between a young person and a suspicious vehicle with at least three occupants. 

Police are currently investigating this incident and are attempting to identify witnesses and obtain video surveillance that may assist with the investigation. 

If you witnessed anything suspicious or have any information that may assist our investigation, please contact the Division-30 Staff Sergeant at 905-546- 3886 or Hamilton Police Communications at 905-546-4925. 

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

On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, detectives from the Mountain Division Criminal Investigation Bureau started investigating a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Bradley Avenue and Magnificent Way. The information available at the time detailed an event where the driver of a white van stopped and instructed a teenage girl to get in. There was no physical contact and the girl did not comply, she ran away.

During the course of the investigation, an appeal was made to the public requesting area residents check their surveillance cameras and contact police to provide any information that could assist. The response was positive and police received numerous leads in the form of videos which did confirm the existence of a white van in the area at the time. As a result of reviewing the information gathered from video surveillance and witnesses, detectives are unable to confirm the events occurred as described to police.

Hamilton Police would like to thank the community for their assistance in this investigation as it was crucial to determining the events that transpired.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Tracy Constable by calling 905-546-8965 or Detective Sergeant Marco DelConte 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

Hamilton Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspicious vehicle that was in the area of Bradley Avenue and Magnificent Way. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, shortly before 1:00 p.m., a female youth, who is 14-years-of age was pushing a child in a stroller along Bradley Avenue near Magnificent Way in Binbrook. At that time, a white cargo style van with two male occupants stopped on the road in front of the pedestrians. The driver told the female youth, to get into the vehicle. She did not comply and he stated it again, this time motioning to the rear of the vehicle. The female screamed and pushed the stroller to a nearby residence. The van fled and was last seen travelling northbound on Bradley Avenue.

No physical contact was initiated during the incident and no one was physically injured.

Vehicle

• White cargo style van
• High roofline

Driver

• Male
• Caucasian
• In his 20’s
• Black hair, short sides and longer on the top
• Black beard and moustache
• Dark coloured eyes
• Black t-shirt

Passenger

• Male - unknown description

The vehicle is believed to resemble the image provided.

The investigation is being handled by the Mountain Division Criminal Investigations Bureau. Detectives are appealing to residents in the area to check their security cameras for a vehicle matching the description provided.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Tracy Constable by calling 905-546-8965 or Detective Sergeant Marco DelConte 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