Hamilton police searching for missing man Michael Fitzsimmons

Hamilton police are asking for the public's help in locating missing person Michael Fitzsimmons.

Police say they have information the 37-year-old was staying in the area of Barton Street East and Gage Avenue. He also has associations" in Brantford and Woodstock, police said in a Dec. 30 release.

Police and family are concerned for his safety, the release reads.

Fitzsimmons is described as a white male, standing at six-foot-two and weighing between 160 and 170 pounds. He has blue eyes, light brown hair and tattoos, including a full sleeve on his right arm and another across his abdomen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-546-2963.

Kate McCullough is an education reporter at The Spectator. kmccullough@thespec.com