Female suspect identified in connection to ATM robbery in Hamilton
Published October 2, 2020 at 11:41 pm
Police say they’ve identified a female suspect regarding a recent ATM robbery in the downtown area.
Police say they’ve identified a female suspect regarding a recent ATM robbery in the downtown area.
Around 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30, a male withdrew money from the RBC ATM vestibule on the King St side of Jackson Square.
“As he entered the vestibule, he noticed a female sitting inside. He withdrew cash and exited the vestibule,” said police.
“He was then followed by an unknown male suspect who demanded cash, indicating he saw him take some out. The male suspect then pulled out what appeared to be a pool ball in a sock and swung it at him.”
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The victim was able to deflect some of the impact but was still hit in the head and hand.
Police say the female who was in the ATM vestibule came forward and joined the male suspect, pulling out what was described as a ‘Ginsu’ knife and swinging it at the victim.
The male victim was able to run away and reported the incident to the police.
An arrest warrant has been issued for 22 year old Desiree Peterson of no fixed address. She is wanted for Robbery, Assault with a weapon, and Breach probation (six counts).
“The male suspect remains unknown but is described as male, white, thin, hair parted and pulled to one side, in his 20s or 30s and 5’7′ tall,” said police.
Anyone with information is asked to call Central Detectives at 905-961-1876 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Photo: Hamilton Police handout
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