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Missing in Hamilton: Ethan Smith, 23, Last Seen Near Mall Road and Mohawk Road East

Hamilton police are searching for Ethan Smith, 23, last seen Oct. 30 near Mall Road and Mohawk Road East. Family and friends have not heard from him.

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Status

Missing

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

A young man with curly light brown hair in a grey hoodie and dark pants, seated on a brown couch holding a game controller, with a blue cup nearby; Hamilton Police crest in the corner on a blue background.
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Hamilton police are searching for 23-year-old Ethan Smith, who was last seen at 5 p.m. on October 30, 2026, near Mall Road and Mohawk Road East.

Police said neither his family nor his friends have heard from him since, and concern for his well-being is growing.

Description

Police describe Ethan Smith as:

  • White male, 23 years old
  • 6'1" tall, about 180 lbs
  • Short, curly brown hair, a goatee and green eyes

Clothing and belongings

When last seen, he was wearing:

  • A black Nike hoodie with an image of a person dunking a basketball
  • Black jogging pants with a white stripe down the side
  • Black Nike high-top shoes

He was carrying two large Walmart bags and a black backpack, police said.

How to help

Anyone with information about where Ethan Smith may be is asked to contact the Hamilton Police Missing Persons Investigation Unit at 905-540-8549 or 905-546-9723.

Crime in Hamilton

Hamilton's Crime Severity Index was 54.82 in 2025, down 6.61% from the previous year, and its Violent Crime Severity Index was 68.79, according to Statistics Canada.

About these reports

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

Official source: Hamilton Police Service

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