Hamilton police looking for wanted fugitive

Hamilton police are looking for a wanted fugitive.

Vincent Travers, 37, is described as five foot six inches and approximately 160 pounds. Police say he is a high-risk offender with a history of violence and putting the public at risk.

Police say on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, Travers drove a vehicle directly at a police officer, nearly missing them while they were attempting to arrest him on multiple outstanding warrants.

Travers is also a prohibited driver Canada wide with 12 separate driving suspensions.

Police say he is wanted on multiple charges including flight from police, dangerous driving, operating a vehicle with prohibition, fail to re-appear in court and fail to comply with release order.

Travers is known to the Hamilton area and has ties to the Whitby area.

Police ask that member of the public call 911 if they see Travers and do not approach him.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-546-8911.