On Thursday, May 9, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the suspect entered a residence in the Twenty Place community, located near Twenty Road and Upper James Street in the City of Hamilton. A female victim was assaulted by the suspect before he fled out the front door.
The suspect is described as a male, dark complexion, approximately 20-25 years old, approximately 5’10” tall, dark hair, unshaven stubble facial hair, medium build, wearing dark clothing, possibly a hooded sweater and a white cloth mask.
Residents in the area are asked to check their security cameras between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. for any suspicious activity involving a person similar to the description provided.
If you have any information that you believe could assist Police in this investigation, please contact Detective Ian Chan of the Sex Crimes Unit at 905-546-8958 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