Police release images of suspect alleged to have dragged woman off Hamilton Mountain trail – Hamilton
Police have launched surveillance video of a Hamilton Mountain assault suspect who allegedly dragged a girl off a path, final week.
Investigators say the girl was grabbed by a person she didn’t know round 9:30 a.m. on July 13 within the space of Higher Paradise Street and Donnici Drive.
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Police say girl dragged off Hamilton Mountain path in ‘unprovoked assault’
“The male proceeded to assault her however was interrupted by witnesses strolling by the realm,” a police spokesperson stated in a launch.
The person, about five-foot-nine and between 18-24 years previous, fled on foot southbound in direction of Higher Paradise Street and was later seen close to Edgehill Drive.
He was carrying a navy blue T-shirt, black or navy saggy jogging pants with a black sweater or jacket tied round his waist and carrying a cross physique bag, in accordance with police.
Investigators say they’re nonetheless searching for further surveillance footage from residents within the space.
When it comes to private security, police counsel folks carry a cell phone, keep away from poorly lit paths and group up with a associate when strolling or operating on metropolis trails.
Anybody with data or video can attain out to Hamilton Police or Crime Stoppers.
