The Hamilton Police are currently investigating a pair of incidents that occurred in the area of The Centre on Barton shopping plaza, 1275 Barton Street East, on August 24, 2025. In each instant, an unknown male approached a female and engaged the female in a brief conversation. The male then touched the female, without consent, in a sexual manner. Both victims described the male suspect as:
- Male, black
- Approximately 35 years old
- 6’2” to 6’4” in height
- Heavy build
- Wearing dark jogging pants with a burgundy t-shirt and carrying a dark coloured gym bag.
Investigators believe that there may be additional victims. If you have any information on the identity of the suspect or any other information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation you are asked to contact Detective Paul Cottrill of the Sex Crimes Unit at 905-540-5544 or the Sex Crimes Unit non-emergency line at 905-540-5553.
We want all survivors of sexual violence to know that we believe them and we will respect their choice when and how they report the incident.
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 sexual assault. Sharing the details of these assaults 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 or connect at www.sacha.ca, or the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre at www.hhsc.ca/sadv or the Centre de Santé Communautaire www.cschn.ca
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