# Police investigation closes Main Street West

Hamilton Police say they are conducting an active investigation in the area of Main Street West between Macklin Street South and Dundurn Street South.

Published: 2026-08-09T11:24:27.684Z
Edition: hamilton
Canonical: https://localwire.ca/hamilton/2026-08-09-police-investigation-closes-main-street-west
Publisher: Local Wire

## Record

Source: Hamilton Police Service
Released: Sunday, August 9, 2026
Category: Traffic

## Report

Hamilton Police say they are conducting an active investigation in the area of Main Street West between Macklin Street South and Dundurn Street South. As a result, Main Street West is closed between Macklin Street South and Dundurn Street South. Hamilton Police say the Highway 403 off-ramps onto Main Street West are also closed to vehicle traffic. Further updates on road closures will be provided as information becomes available.

Local Wire does not publish the names of private individuals. This brief was generated from the Hamilton Police Service's release and verified against it; the full release, including any names and updates the service publishes, is on the [official release page](https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/node/165281).

## Sources

[1] Hamilton Police Service news release, Sunday, August 9, 2026 — https://hamiltonpolice.on.ca/node/165281