Police searching for suspect who allegedly abducted, drugged and sexually assaulted woman in Hamilton
Published May 26, 2023 at 11:38 am
Hamilton and Brantford police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an alleged abduction and sexual assault that took place in Hamilton last month.
Police say that around 3:30 am on April 27, a woman was abducted from the Barton St. E. and Wellington St. area by an unknown male suspect.
Police say the suspect was driving a red, two-door Jeep Wrangler with a black hard top and black plastic fenders.
According to police, the victim was drugged and driven to a remote location in Brantford, where she was sexually assaulted and abandoned.
The suspect is described as a white male in his late 30s or early 40s who is approximately 5’11’, with a medium to heavy build. He is balding and has a brown goatee and a tattoo on his right upper arm. He was reportedly wearing frameless eyeglasses.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Constable Philip Minotti at 519-756-7050 (ext. 2265) or Detective Paul Cottrill with Hamilton Police Services at 1-905-540-5544.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Brant – Brantford Crime Stoppers by calling 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/