Hamilton police have arrested a 53-year-old man who was allegedly prowling in the backyard of a student residence near McMaster University.

Police were called to the Bond Street South home around 10 p.m. on Monday for a suspicious male in the backyard.

A female resident told police that the man had disabled the backyard light and then fled when he was discovered.

Officers found the suspect in a nearby yard, police said. He allegedly gave a false name and was arrested.

Through the investigation police identified him as a 53-year-old man of no fixed address, who allegedly has a history of similar offences.

He is charged with obstructing police, trespassing/prowling, three counts of criminal harassment and failing to comply with a probation order.

He was held in custody pending a bail h

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