Hamilton Police ID man wanted for Mountain break and enters

Hamilton Police have identified a suspect wanted in relation to a series of residential break and enters on the mountain earlier this month.

Hamilton Police have identified a suspect wanted in relation to a series of residential break and enters on the mountain earlier this month.

Police have identified Daniel Joseph Whalen, a 45-year-old Hamilton man, as being responsible for two home break-ins in the Rexford Neighbourhood, where the male confronted the homeowners while armed with a knife.

These incidents occurred in the early morning hours of November 18, 2019, and the occupants were not injured.

Through further investigation, police have linked this male to three other break-ins that occurred on the Hamilton Mountain, between November 14 and 18, 2019.

In each of these incidents, no one was home at the time of the break-ins.

Whalen is facing the following charges:

• Break and Enter with Intent x 3
• Robbery x 2
• Break and Enter Commit x 2

Police are appealing to the public for any information as to Whalen’s whereabouts.

He is considered armed and dangerous and police are advising the public to call 911 immediately if he is seen and not to approach him.

Whalen is described as being of a medium build, standing 5’ 10” tall and weighing 180 lbs. He is unshaven, has hazel eyes, and has grey-blonde hair which is short on the sides and a ponytail on top. Whalen has a heart tattoo on the back of his right hand.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Division 3, Criminal Investigation Branch, Det. Const. Fabiano Mendes at 905-546-8967 or Det. Sgt. Marco DelConte at 905-546-3851.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.