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Hamilton Police continue to search for missing 35-year-old, Keenan Nichole Venuk.

Kennan also goes by the name Cianain Nichole Venuk.

Keenan’s family and police continue to be concerned for her well-being.

Police have confirmed that Kennan was last seen by family on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Tilsonburg Ontario.

On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Keenan was reported missing after family communications ceased and they were unable to locate her.

Keenan is described as:

• White female
• 35 years-of-age
• 5’6” tall
• Approximately 140 pounds
• Brown hair

Investigators have information that Keenan was living in Toronto in...

Hamilton Police are actively investigating and searching for Cavan Usher, a 38-year-old male, due to concerns for his well-being after being reported missing on August 11, 2023.

Cavan's last known whereabouts were in the area of Melvin Avenue and Parkdale Avenue North

Physical Description:

• Clothing at Disappearance: White t-shirt and black pants
• Gender and Ethnicity: White male
• Approximately 5'10" (178 cm) tall
• Approximately 150 lbs (68 kg)
• Short brown hair
• Beard
• Sleeve-style tattoo on the right arm and a tattoo of three skulls on the left calf
• Sometimes seen wearing eyeglasses

If you have any...

Hamilton Police are actively investigating and searching for Cavan Usher, a 38-year-old male, due to concerns for his well-being after being reported missing on August 11, 2023.

Last Known Location:

Cavan's last known whereabouts were on the morning of Thursday, June 22, 2023, in the area of Charlton Road East and James Street South.

Physical Description:

• Clothing at Disappearance: White t-shirt and black pants
• Gender and Ethnicity: White male
• Height: Approximately 5'10" (178 cm)
• Weight: Approximately 150 lbs (68 kg)
• Hair: Short brown hair
• Facial Hair: Beard
• Tattoos: Sleeve-style tattoo on the right...

Hamilton Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 31-year-old man of Hamilton.  

Robert O’Toole was last seen on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the area of Vine Street in downtown Hamilton. Both family and friends have raised concerns regarding Robert’s mental health, noting a significant decline since their last interaction.

In the past, Robert has been known to travel on foot along the 403 from downtown Hamilton to the area of Fiddlers Green and Amberly Blvd in Ancaster.

Family advised that this is the longest period without contact, causing great concern for his well...

On Tuesday, August 19, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Hamilton Police will establish a temporary command post at the Millgrove Community Centre (855 Millgrove Side Road) as part of ongoing efforts to locate 62-year-old John Edwards. Specialized search techniques will be deployed in the area, including canine units and Hamilton Police Ground Search & Rescue (GSAR) personnel.

John Edwards was reported missing from St. Joseph’s Villa in Dundas on June 11, 2025. The investigation remains active and is being led by the Missing Persons Unit.

Hamilton Police are asking the community to remain vigilant...

Hamilton Police remain focused on locating a 62-year-old vulnerable male, John Edwards, who was last seen on June 11, 2025. Confirmed surveillance places him walking southbound on Millgrove Side Road near Cumminsville Drive at approximately 4:08 p.m.

Yesterday, a search manager along with officers conducted a ground search in the area surrounding Millgrove United Church until dusk.  Unfortunately, no new evidence was located. The terrain remains particularly difficult — with large properties, dense brush, and marshy areas that are largely inaccessible by foot without specialized equipment.

In...