The case of a missing man in Hamilton has turned into a homicide investigation.
Hamilton Police say the body of 48-year-old Marcin Sydor was found Friday, May 29, 2026, in the area of Pier 16 near Stelco Steel on Wilcox Street.
Sydor, who has been missing since the end of April, was found on the shoreline.
Police say Sydor has been positively identified, and he was murdered.
“The post-mortem examination determined that Marcin’s death was the result of a homicide. The cause of death and details surrounding his injuries are not being released at this time in order to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.”
Investigators are asking anyone who had contact with Sydor or has information on his activities and movements prior to his death to contact police.
Investigators are looking for Sydor’s black 2014 Volkswagen Jetta with tinted windows.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Tom Kersgens of the Homicide Unit at 905-546-4167. For those who wish to provide information anonymously, please consider reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton’s Website.
Story credit: Bonnie Heslop
Image credit: Hamilton Policed
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