Hamilton Police have identified the individual responsible for a cellphone found recording in the restroom of a Hamilton restaurant. 

On Thursday, September 22, 2022, Hamilton Police entered into an investigation of voyeurism, after a cellphone was located recording in a female restroom stall of a restaurant in Hamilton’s east end.

Hamilton Police have since seized the cellphone, as evidence to the offence.

The suspect responsible for recording patrons as they used the restroom, has been identified as, Daniel St. Amour, 27 years, of Hamilton.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Daniel St. Amour.

Daniel St. Amour is also wanted by the Hamilton Police Service on two separate warrants unrelated to this incident for the following charges; 

• Theft Under $5000 X2
• Possession Under $5000 X2
• Fail To Comply Probation X2

Halton Police Service has a warrant for Daniel St. Amour's arrest for Fail to Appear Court.

Daniel St. Amour is not an employee of the restaurant.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Division Two Criminal Investigation Branch Detective Constable Lindsay Filice by calling 905-546-2921 or the on duty Staff Sgt. 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

The matter was investigated by the East End Division Criminal Investigation Branch. Ultimately, complainants came forward and a neighbourhood resident was arrested and charged with voyeurism.

CHARGED

• Richard Delong, male, 43-years-of-age from Hamilton

CHARGES

• Voyeurism X2

Based on the details of the investigation, the officers involved believe other individuals may have been victimized by the accused. As such, the Hamilton Police Service is appealing to the members of the community to come forward and report similar behaviour.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Ben Thibodeau by calling 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

On March 10, 2020, Hamilton Police received several complaints from members of a Fitness Club in Stoney Creek, that females were unknowingly being recorded while engaging in fitness workouts. They were then posted on a pornographic website.

Between October 2019 and March 2020, the videos appeared to have been secretly recorded while the male was a patron at a Goodlife Fitness Club and a former employee of Elements Casino Flamboro.

On March 11, 2020, police arrested a 27-year-old male from Hamilton and charged him with several counts of Voyeurism.

Charged: Michael Viny Mikhail (27-years-old) Hamilton resident

• Voyeurism x 8
• Distribute intimate images

If you feel you are a victim, in this case, please call East End Criminal Investigation Branch, Detective Mario Rizzo at 905-546-2918 or Detective Constable Andrew Grant at 905-546-2923.

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, September 28, 2019, shortly before 5:00 a.m., police responded to the area of Proctor Boulevard and Dunsmure Road, Hamilton. A female living in the residence noticed a male standing outside her window taking her picture. The victim and her roommate exited the home, located the male and were able to detain him until police arrived. The male was taken into police custody.

Later that day police executed a Criminal Code Search Warrant at a residence related to the male. Various electronics were seized and police are in the process of reviewing their contents. At this time it is believed additional victims may exist.

On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, the 26-year-old Hamilton man appeared in court to answer to charges of prowl near dwelling house and voyeurism.

Hamilton Police are encouraging residents to check their security cameras for any suspicious activity.

Additionally, police are also reminding residents that doors and windows that are easily accessible should be locked and secured.

If you have any information you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, please call Detective Constable Alex Buck (905) 546-3816.

CHARGED

• Ryan McKay, 26-years-of-age from Hamilton

CHARGES

• Prowl near Dwelling House
• Voyeurism

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