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Hamilton Police have arrested a 17-year-old male following a robbery involving a Facebook Marketplace transaction.

On August 16, 2026, a woman attended the Tim Hortons at 620 King Street West to sell a diamond ring she had listed on Facebook Marketplace.

The woman met two suspects and agreed on a price. One suspect appeared to send an electronic payment, but the woman did not receive it.

One of the suspects then attempted to take the ring. The woman held onto it but was dragged from her vehicle and sprayed in the face with what investigators believe was bear spray.

Following an investigation by...

Hamilton Police Service has launched an updated website at www.hamiltonpolice.ca, making information easier to find and more accessible to the community. 

The new website features improved navigation, an enhanced search function, multiple language options and a mobile-friendly design. Social media integration also helps visitors stay connected with Hamilton Police news and updates.

Whether looking for information about police services, community resources or the latest news, visitors can more easily find what they need from a computer, tablet or phone.

The website will also host the new Hamilton...

Hamilton Police are urging residents to take steps to safeguard their vehicles and personal belongings as part of an ongoing effort to prevent thefts from vehicles.

Overall thefts from automobiles have decreased in 2026 when compared to the same time period as last year (January 1, 2025 to October 28, 2025). Despite an overall decreasing trend, residents on the Hamilton Mountain have experienced a notable 27% increase of thefts from automobiles during the same time period.

Many of these incidents are crimes of opportunity, with individuals targeting vehicles that have been left unlocked...

Hamilton Police are investigating an early morning home invasion on the Stoney Creek Mountain and are appealing to the public for information.

On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, shortly before 2:00 a.m., police responded to reports of a home invasion on Weathering Heights in Hamilton. Three suspects forced entry into a residence and assaulted three occupants before fleeing the area in a black Honda Civic. The motive for the incident remains unknown at this time.

The victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at hospital.

Police are seeking three suspects described as follows:

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The Hamilton Police BEAR Unit has arrested an 18-year-old male in connection with a series of vehicle thefts across the city.

In October 2026, investigators began looking into three stolen vehicles and one attempted vehicle theft that occurred during the overnight hours of October 19, 2026.

Through their investigation, officers identified connections between all four incidents and were able to identify one of the suspects believed to be involved.

On November 3, 2026, Police arrested 18-year-old Lucas Patrick Campbell of Hamilton in connection with the incidents. A search warrant was also executed...

Hamilton Police have arrested a 28-year-old Hamilton man following an investigation into the theft of approximately $50,000 worth of stolen tools and specialized robotic equipment, some of which was subsequently advertised for sale on Facebook Marketplace.

On November 8, 2026, a vehicle parked at a residence on the Hamilton Mountain was entered and several items were stolen, including tools and specialized robotic equipment.

The following day, the victim discovered the stolen equipment advertised for sale on Facebook Marketplace and contacted police.

An investigation led to the recovery of stolen...