Hamilton Police investigating numerous break-ins across the city

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Update

A 34 year-old man, of no fixed address, has been arrested for the break and enter at the New Apostolic Church on Hatt Street.  He was taken into custody and his bail is being opposed.

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Hamilton police responded to a total of five break-ins overnight. Of the five, two turned out to be something more serious.

Police say that two men forced their way into a home on Selkirk Road at around 10:30pm Monday night. The owner of the home was assaulted and suffered a non-life threatening injury. Police say this may have been a robbery attempt but they are still working on determining the motive. The incident is believed to be targeted.

The two men are both described as white and about 6 feet tall. They both had their faces covered at the time and were last seen in dark clothing.  It’s believed they took off in a dark coloured sedan.

In Dundas, one person was arrested following a fire at a church that was broken into. It happened at the New Apostolic Church on Hatt Street at around 3:00am. Damage has been estimated at $10,000. The Ontario Fire Marshal is now involved in the investigation.

Police say the other break-ins happened on Shelby Avenue, Barton Street East and Rymal Road East.