Hamilton Police ask public for help in identifying break-and-enter suspect

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Published August 28, 2020 at 2:55 pm

Hamilton Police are appealing to the public for help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection to a series of break and enters in the city’s downtown.

Hamilton Police are appealing to the public for help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection to a series of break and enters in the city’s downtown.

In a press release sent Friday (August 28), police said between early July and mid-August, three break-and-enter incidents occurred involving an apartment building in the area of Stinson Street and Wentworth Street South.

Detectives from the Hamilton Police Break and Enter Unit have continued to investigate these incidents and have identified a man as the suspect.

On Wednesday, July 8 2020, shortly after 7:00 p.m., a man gained illegal entry into an apartment building. He stole scrap metal and then fled the scene.

On Thursday, July 9, 2020, shortly before 5:00 a.m., the same man returned to the building, forced his way in and stole artwork off a wall.

On Friday, August 21, 2020, shortly after 6:00 a.m., the man once again returned to the building and stole scrap metal.

In all incidents, entry to the building was gained by forcing open a main door of the premises.

Detectives are seeking assistance from the public in identifying the suspect.

Police describe the suspect as:

  • Caucasian
  • Mid 20s
  • Short brown hair
  • Medium build
  • Tattoos

Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact Det. Constable Sarah Ricker 905-546-8938 or Acting Staff Sergeant George Gallant 905 546-2991 of the B.E.A.R. unit.

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

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