Hamilton police looking for man wanted for break-ins at two churches

Hamilton police are looking to identify a suspect in a series of break-ins at two churches in the city last fall.

The first incident on Oct. 19 saw the suspect force their way into a church on the west Hamilton Mountain and steal various items, such as tools and religious artifacts, before fleeing the scene.

The same suspect was linked to a break-in at a church near Sherman Avenue North about a month later.

Police say the victims in these break-ins have asked for their identity to not be shared.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 30-years-old, with a medium build and a full dark beard.

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He was last seen wearing a flat brimmed baseball hat with a circle emblem, a black sweater with a white design on the front pocket and left chest, dark pants, and white and black D.C. brand shoes.

Investigating officers with the Break and Enter, Auto Theft, Robbery (BEAR) Unit are asking anyone with information to come forward.

If you think you have information that could assist police in this investigation, contact Det. Cst. Mark Shaw at 905-546-8939 or Det. Sgt. Shane Groombridge at 905-546-2991.