Two Women Sexually Assaulted in City’s East End
A man identifying himself as an UBER driver sexually assaulted women in two separate incidents.
Detectives from the Hamilton Police Sexual Assault Unit are currently investigating two separate incidents of Sexual Assault which occurred in the city’s East End and appear to be related.
Police are working closely with UBER in this investigation and have yet to confirm if the man was in fact a ride share driver or if the man was posing as an UBER driver.
On Thursday, August 20, 2020, an adult female was walking alone in the area of Barton Street East and Gage Avenue North when a male in a vehicle approached her. The male identified himself as an Uber driver. The male then offered a free ride and once the female was inside the vehicle, the male sexually assaulted the female before dropping her off at her destination.
On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, an adult female was walking alone in the area of Parkdale Avenue and Queenston Road when she was approached by a male in a vehicle who identified himself as an Uber driver. The male then offered a free ride and once the female was inside the vehicle the male sexually assaulted the female before dropping her off at her destination.
SUSPECT
- Male
- Asian,
- 22-25-years-of-age
- 5’5”-5’6” in height
- Thin build
- Clean-shaven
- Short black hair
- White button up shirt
- Dark coloured pants
- Wears eye glasses
SUSPECT VEHICLE
- White
- Medium sized sedan
The Hamilton Police Service Victims of Crime Unit continues to investigate and are encouraging any individuals and witnesses with further information to contact Detective Phil Hedgcock of the Sexual Assault Unit at (905) 540-5544.
To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com
There is no guaranteed way to prevent a sexual assault. Sharing the details of this assault is intended to provide the community information, and people are encouraged to trust their instincts. For confidential support, please call the Sexual Assault Centre's 24-hour support line at (905)525-4162; connect at www.sacha.ca, the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre at www.hhsc.ca/sadv or the Centre de santé communautaire www.cschn.ca
Media Inquiries
Detective Sergeant. Tammi Ewart
Victims of Crime Unit
(905) 546-4962