Hamilton,
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June
2023
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UPDATE: Hamilton Police Investigate Possible Hate Incidents

Hamilton Police continue to investigate the removal of two Pride flags from a residence, which are believed to be hate-motivated incidents.

On Monday, June 12, 2023, in the early morning hours, an unknown suspect walked up to a residential driveway in the area of Edgemont Street South and forcibly removed a Pride flag from the victim’s vehicle, causing damage to the flag.  

On Sunday, June 18, 2023, in the early morning hours, it is believed that the same suspect returned to the Edgemont Street South residence and broke a front window containing a Pride flag. 

Investigators have now obtained video images of the suspect and are asking the public for assistance.

If you have any information to provide investigators in relation to this crime you are asked to call Detective Constable Gorrges at 905-546-2957or by  at email [email protected] .
To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com