Hamilton police launch homicide investigation in case of missing man
Posted June 1, 2026 6:11 am.
Last Updated June 1, 2026 11:52 am.
Hamilton police say its homicide unit is investigating after 48‑year‑old Marcin Sydor, who was reported missing just over a month ago, was found dead along a shoreline on May 29.
Sydor was first reported missing on April 27, after family members said they had not heard from him. Police later revealed he was last seen on April 21, driving a black 2014 Volkswagen Jetta with tinted windows.
Sydor’s body was found near Pier 6 around 8 a.m. on May 29, close to Stelco Hamilton Works. The post-mortem concluded that Sydor’s death was a homicide. The cause of death was not released.
In their initial appeal, police also noted that Sydor may have been using several aliases, including Martin Sydor, Bartosz Sydor, and Martin Bond, and urged the public to watch for both the man and the vehicle. Investigators also said his disappearance was out of character and that they were concerned for his safety.
Sydor’s disappearance drew attention in late April when police appealed to the public for assistance, releasing his photo and urging anyone with information to come forward.
“Investigators are asking anyone who had contact with Marcin, observed him, or has information regarding his activities and movements prior to his death to contact police,” authorities said via a news release. “Investigators are also seeking information regarding Marcin’s black 2014 Volkswagen Jetta with tinted windows.”
