Hamilton police seek man after sexual assault at Birge Park

Hamilton police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting someone in a park early Sunday morning.

Officers say a female was walking through Birge Park around 3 a.m. when an unknown man unexpectedly approached from behind and attacked her.

The Hispanic man is believed to be between 30 and 40 years old and has a slim build. He was last seen wearing a black windbreaker and fishing hat with the letter “Z” on it in yellow.

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Police say the man was also last seen walking westbound on Birge St. toward Emerald St. North.

Residents in the area are asked to review their video surveillance footage between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. Sunday for any suspicious activity.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Division One Staff Sergeant at 905-546-4725 or the Detective Sergeant for Division One Criminal Investigations at 905-546-3833.

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