Search continues for family of vulnerable woman in hospital, found wandering in Flamborough

Hamilton police say they've had numerous responses from members of the public who recognize a vulnerable woman known for hanging around downtown.

However, the main goal of a public appeal to help identify her, which was released Monday, is to find next of kin, said Const. Krista-Lee Ernst. This has not yet happened.

The woman was taken to hospital March 25 after being found wandering near Highway 5 and Moxley Road in Flamborough. The hospital, unable to identify her and find family, asked police for assistance.

But unlike another recent case where police sought public help to identify a vulnerable man who had been dumped at a Hamilton shelter, Hamilton police are not conducting any investigation in this case.

Rather, the police service is simply helping the hospital track down family because of the woman's health needs.

In recent months she frequented downtown Hamilton and occasionally used shelters. She responds to the name Bunny Falcon, but has also previously used Fern Keys, Brooksy Shields, Rebecca Lockhart, Goldie California and Fern Munro Fawcett. Police say her real name is not known.

They are also unable to release any further details.

Anyone with information can call Det. Sgt. Marco DelConte at 905-546-3851 or Det. Const. Paul Dekker at 905-546-8969.

To remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppershamilton.com.

Nicole O'Reilly is a Hamilton-based reporter covering crime and justice for The Spectator. Reach her via email: noreilly@thespec.com