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Unsuspecting women may have been sexually assaulted, Hamilton Police warn

Bryan Hayward, 36, of Hamilton, facing multiple charges as part of sexual assault investigation, cops say

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Hamilton Police charged a 36-year-old man with 12 offences after being made aware that unsuspecting women were potentially being sexual assaulted.

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Bryan Hayward, of Hamilton, is charged with sexual assault, administering a noxious substance, voyeurism, distribution of intimate images, assault with a weapon, operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited, two counts of failure to comply with probation and multiple possession of a controlled substance offences.

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Hayward is white, 5-foot-10 and about 180 pounds with a medium build, brown hair and an amputation to his left hand.

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Police believe he may have contacted alleged victims through online dating sites and that there may be additional victims, including individuals who may not yet realize they have been affected.

Investigators are urging anyone who had any form of relationship or interaction with Hayward to contact police as they may have information that could assist with the investigation. Anyone with information can contact the sex crimes unit at 905-540-5545 or its non-emergency line at 905-540-5553.

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