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Another Westdale resident awoken by stranger in the house

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WATCH ABOVE: Hamilton police say there have been a dozen incidents reported to them of a prowler in the Westdale neighbourhood since late July. Shallima Maharaj has the latest – Sep 7, 2018

Another Westdale resident has been awoken by a stranger in their home.

Shortly before 1 a.m. Friday, police say a woman living on Cline Avenue North, was alseep with her boyfriend, when she was awoken by a creaking noise on the stairs.

The woman sat up to find a find a silhouette of a person standing in the bedroom doorway, who quickly took off down the stairs.

The man is described as white, five feet eight inches, with a thin build, who was wearing dark clothing.

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Police also responded to two other calls in the past 48 hours involving possible trespassers in the same area.

Report suspicious activity to Hamilton Police at 905-546-4861, McMaster Security Dispatch at 905-525-9140 ext. 24281 or 911 for a crime in progress.

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