Hamilton police called to student home after person heard in backyard

Hamilton police were called to a student home in Westdaleearly Thursday, after another reportthat a male was in the backyard.

A resident heard a noise outside shortly after 1 a.m., and called police, said police spokeswomanLorraine Edwards.

Theincident is the latest in a series of reported prowling or break and enter calls in the neighbourhood. Edwards said police can't sayif this incident is in any way connected.

"We're investigating all incidents in the area and looking for any possible links," said Edwards.

Edwards said the police dogs tracked the area, but did not find anyone. There was no attempt to break in, she said.

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Edwards alsonoted that the residence was all-maleMcMasterUniversity students.

Police were also called for an alleged prowling incident on Tuesday in the sameneighbourhood, which isnear McMasterUniversity.

On Wednesday, policecited threeincidentsis just over a month involving an alleged prowler,which include two home invasions fromAugust where women woke up to find strangers in their room. Both Hamilton police and McMasterUniversity issued warnings to the community to take safety precautions.

Police said there were also other break and enter incidents in they area they are looking at.

Police are investigating Thursday'sincident as a case of trespassing at night. Police do not have a description for the male.

Thehouse wason a corner and there is no fencing around the backyard,said Edwards, noting the malemay have simply been someone walking home at night.

Police are reminding the public to be aware of their surroundingsand be vigilant about locking doors and windows.