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Hamilton Police have concluded a search at a residence on Stinson Street connected to the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Emily Bailey. 

The search was conducted by the Hamilton Police Service Homicide Unit with assistance from the Centre of Forensic Sciences and the Ontario Provincial Police. Investigators continue to actively pursue information in the case and remain committed to finding answers for Emily’s family. 

Emily was reported missing on January 10, 2022, after family and friends were unable to contact or locate her — behaviour considered completely out of character...

Hamilton Police Homicide investigators have taken over the search for missing person Emily Bailey.

On Monday, January 10, 2022, Emily was reported missing after her friends and family were unable to locate her. This was out of character for her. Emily was last reported to be attending a New Year’s Eve party on Weir St N. before leaving an acquaintance’s house the next day. She has not been seen or heard from since that time.

Hamilton Police have been working extensively on Emily’s disappearance since she was reported missing. At this time, the circumstances surrounding her disappearance have...

Hamilton police are requesting the assistance of the public in locating Emily Bailey, a 23-year-old female of Hamilton.

On Monday, January 10, 2022, Emily BAILEY was reported missing after her friends and family were unable to locate her.  This is out of character for Bailey.

Police and family members are concerned for her wellbeing.

Bailey is described as:

• white female
• 23 years-of-age
• 5’4” tall
• weighing approximately 100lbs
• very slim build
• shoulder length black/brown hair, with dyed blue or green highlights
• Visual tattoos include an elephant on her left forearm
• Batman symbol on the outside of her right...

The Hamilton Police Major Crime unit continues to investigate the City's 7th Homicide.

Police remain in the area today canvassing for witnesses and video. Investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward and assist so that those responsible can be held accountable for this senseless shooting.

The victim of this homicide is identified as 38-year-old David Anderson of Hamilton.

Investigators believe Anderson was the victim of a robbery.

Detectives are releasing a short video of four suspects fleeing the scene of the shooting in an alleyway just west of Chestnut Ave. These suspects...

Hamilton Police Major Crime Unit continues to investigate the senseless shooting of 38-year-old David Anderson.

On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, shortly before 10:30 p.m., 38 year-old David Anderson was shot in the alleyway just behind his residence.

Investigators are asking the public to view NEW images which have not been previously released.

The images presented are of two of the four male suspects believed to be involved in this investigation. These images were captured just prior to the shooting.

Police are looking for any information that could lead to the identity of these individuals...

The Hamilton Police Service is investigating after a shooting in a downtown alleyway, took the life of a 38-year-old man.

On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, shortly before 10:30 p.m., a 38 year-old male victim was shot in the alleyway between Birch Avenue and Gibson Avenue in Hamilton. Victim was transported to the General Hospital, where he later died at approximately 11:15 p.m.

No suspects at this time, no weapon has been located and no arrests made at this time.

The investigation has been taken over by Major Crime Unit.

This is Hamilton’s 7th homicide of 2021.

A large police presence is expected in...