Hamilton man arrested after woman harassed while walking

A 35-year-old Hamilton man has been charged with criminal harassment after a woman was followed and approached in the Stipley neighbourhood.

Hamilton police say a woman was walking in the area of King Street East and Barnesdale Avenue South on Feb 8. when she was followed and approached by the driver of a black Honda Civic.

Police say a brief interaction ensued but there was no physical contact during the incident. The vehicle fled in an unknown direction.

An investigation resulted in the arrest of 35-year-old Issa Ahmed Aldeeb of Hamilton. He has been charged with one count of criminal harassment.

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Aldeeb has been released on an undertaking, meaning he signed a piece of paper agreeing to comply with certain conditions upon his release instead of being held for a bail hearing.

Officers say more victims in relation to the accused have stepped forward, resulting in ongoing police investigations.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Division Two Staff Sergeant at 905-546-2963.