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Hamilton Police have arrested a 38-year-old man following a BEAR Unit investigation into six robberies in September and October 2026.

Four robberies occurred in the Barton Street and Kenilworth Avenue area on September 6, 17, 18 and 25. Two additional robberies occurred on Fennell Avenue on October 10, at approximately 8:20 p.m. and 8:50 p.m.

During three of the robberies, the suspect threatened victims by referring to a handgun or showing part of what was described as a black handgun.

On November 6, 2026, at approximately 12:30 a.m., BEAR Unit investigators arrested William Gordon Walker, 38, of...

Hamilton Police have arrested two men and recovered a large quantity of suspected stolen property following an investigation into a series of commercial break and enters.

The BEAR Unit began investigating in September 2026 after suspects broke into a Waterdown hardware store, causing extensive damage and stealing DeWalt power tools and other merchandise. The suspects wore disguises and used a stolen truck.

Investigators linked the suspects to additional break and enters across Hamilton, Niagara Region and Whitby. Police believe they used multiple stolen vehicles, switched licence plates and...

Rebecca Dorman is still missing. Police are requesting the public to review at an updated photo and description in hopes it will assist in locating her.

On April 20, 2019, shortly before 9:00 p.m., Rebecca was last seen leaving a residence in the area of Mohawk Road East and Upper Wellington Street in Hamilton.

Police continue their efforts to locate Rebecca as there is a concern for her well-being.

Updated Description:

• 50-year-old female, 5’2, approximately 200lbs
• Wavy two-toned brown and grey shoulder-length hair
• Missing front tooth

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Hamilton Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing person Rebecca DORMAN. DORMAN was last seen leaving a residence in the area of Mohawk Road East and Upper Wellington Street on April 20, 2019, at approximately 9:00 p.m.

DORMAN is still missing and police continue to be concerned for her wellbeing.

DORMAN is known to frequent the downtown area of Hamilton. Police continue to investigate in an effort to locate her.  

Rebecca DORMAN is a 50-year-old female and described as: Aboriginal, 5’2”, approximately 160lbs, with brown shoulder-length hair.

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The Hamilton Police Service continues to seek the public's assistance in locating missing person Brandon Pollock, 31-years-of-age, from Hamilton.

On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, shortly after 4:00 a.m., Brandon Pollock was last seen leaving his residence in the area of Herkimer Street and Caroline Street in Hamilton.

This was out of character for Brandon and there is concern for his well-being.

Description:

• Caucasian male
• 165 lbs., medium build
• No description of clothing
• Active lifestyle, mountain climber
• Takes local transit (HSR) or walks
• Frequents Bayfront Park and the Downtown core

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Hamilton Police continue to search for a missing 31-year-old Hamilton man who was last seen in mid-September 2019.

On September 10, 2019, shortly after 4:00 a.m. Brandon Pollock was seen leaving his residence in the area of Herkimer Street and Caroline Street in Hamilton. That same day, three males on a boat observed a male swimming near the lift bridge in Lake Ontario, about 1 km off the shoreline, directly in the middle of the boat channel. The boaters went over to check on his well-being. The swimmer advised that he was okay and waved them on. The boaters drove by a second time as their...