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Brantford Police Seek Man After Lorne Bridge Encounter

Brantford police are seeking help identifying a man after an encounter near the Lorne Bridge. Police have released an image and say they have grounds to lay two charges.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact police. Contact details are in the article below.

A man wearing a dark beanie, sunglasses and a dark hooded sweatshirt with partial lettering, holding a white sheet of paper outdoors in front of bare trees.
Photo: Brantford Police Service

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Brantford police are asking for help identifying a man after a female was approached near the Lorne Bridge at approximately 12:20 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2026. Police say they have grounds to charge him with criminal harassment and uttering threats to cause death.

The Brantford Police Service said the man was unknown and released an image in an effort to identify him following the interaction. The police release does not include a physical description of the man.

Police said they have established grounds for one count of criminal harassment and one count of uttering threats to cause death. The release does not say that charges have been laid.

Police appeal for information

Investigators are asking anyone with information that could help identify the man to contact Constable Geigl of the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. The police file number is 26-45175.

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This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Official source: Brantford Police Service

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