Home Invasion: Syrus HAMLTON Facing Numerous Charges

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – A seventh person has been arrested and charged in connection with a home invasion in the Hillside area, east of Huntsville. Police continue to search for additional suspects and a stolen vehicle. 

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, shortly before 5:00 a.m., officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of an armed home invasion at a private residence in the Hillside area. As the situation developed, the investigation extended beyond the original location, prompting the closure of Highway 11 in both directions between Severn River Road and Coopers Falls Road, and between Canning Road and Graham Road. A hold-and-secure order was issued during the incident.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Syrus HAMLTON, age 25 of Toronto, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited), section 344(1)(a)

• Kidnapping while using certain firearms – confined, section 279(1.1)(a)

• Kidnapping while using firearm – confine, section 279(1.1)(a)(1) 

• Forcible confinement, section 279(2) – two counts

• Assault with a weapon, section 267(a)

• Pointing a firearm, section 87

• Firearm – use while committing offence, section 85(1)(a)

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88

• Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence, section 348(1)(b)

• Uttering threats – case death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a)

• Theft of a motor vehicle, section 333.1

• Conspiracy to commit indictable offence, section 465(1)(c)

• Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court, section 145(5)(a)

The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on Thursday, December 18, 2025.

Investigators believe additional suspects, who may be armed and dangerous, remain at-large. Police are also seeking a stolen silver Honda CRV with Ontario plate CZFE 895. If seen, call 9-1-1 and do not approach. The OPP urges the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activity to police.

The Huntsville OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch. 

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