Police release images of suspect in unprovoked Hamilton Mountain assault

Hamilton police have released photos and vides related to an unprovoked stranger assault on the Hamilton Mountain.

On Wednesday, July 13 at around 9:30 a.m., a woman was walking in the area of Upper Paradise and Donnici Drive when she was approached by an unknown man and dragged off the trail.

Police say the man proceeded to assault her, but was interrupted by witnesses walking by the area. The man then fled on foot southbound towards Upper Paradise and was later seen on video in the area of Edgehill Dr.

Police describe the man as:

• Black
• Between 18-24 years-of-age
• Approximately 5’8″ to 5’10” feet tall
• 175 pounds with a lean athletic build
• Black short curly hair on top and short/shaved on the sides
• Wearing a navy v-neck blue t-shirt, black/dark coloured jogging pants
• White socks
• Grey casual/running shoes with white emblem
• Black cross body bag
• Black sweater/jacket tied around his waist
• Black COVID mask

Police are encouraging the public to take extra precautions when accessing trails or walking paths within the city due to the unprovoked nature of the attack.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.