Two Wanted After Armed Home Invasion Attempt on Hamilton's Moorland Crescent

Hamilton police are searching for two men, one of them armed with a firearm, after an attempted home invasion on Moorland Crescent early on November 3, 2026. Officers were called to the home at about 12:20 a.m. after a report of a break and enter.

According to police, the two suspects smashed the glass in the home's front door, but the homeowner confronted them before they could get inside. A short altercation followed outside the house, and the homeowner suffered minor injuries.

The two suspects then fled in a small, black SUV, police said. Investigators believe the home may have been specifically targeted. Police said the firearm has not been recovered.

Suspect descriptions

Suspect 1:

• White male
• Hooded sweater, light-coloured sweatpants and black shoes with white accents
• Black medical-style mask
• Had a firearm

Suspect 2:

• White male
• Black hooded sweater, light-coloured sweatpants and light-coloured shoes with reflective accents
• Light-coloured gloves
• Possibly wearing a light-coloured face mask

How to help

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident, or anyone who may have video surveillance footage of the suspects or the suspect vehicle in the area, to contact the Division 30 Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) by email.

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.