Police investigate sexual assault of senior in Hamilton home

A senior on Hamilton’s west Mountain says she was sexually assaulted by an unknown man in her home.

The 74-year-old woman says she was sleeping on her family room couch when she was awoken by the man, and assaulted for more than an hour.

She says it happened around 3 a .m. on the Civic Holiday, Aug. 7. She says the front door was unlocked.

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Hamilton police tell CHCH News they are investigating.

“Based on the investigation, Hamilton police have no information at this time to suggest there is a sexual predator targeting seniors,” said police.

“We have canvassed the area for video and have interviewed the victim. This remains an active investigation.”

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