Hamilton man arrested in connection to bank robbery

Hamilton Police say they have arrested a suspect in a September bank robbery.

Hamilton Police say they have arrested a suspect in a September bank robbery.

Police say a 38-year-old man from Hamilton has been arrested and charged in connection to the robbery at the Royal Bank, located at 545 Rymal Rd. E. The suspect will appear in court later Friday (Oct. 18).

On Wednesday (Oct. 18), police requested assistance from the public in identifying a robbery suspect from September 10, 2019.

The Hamilton Police BEAR Unit received several tips from the public and Crime Stoppers which advanced the investigation and on Thursday a suspect was arrested. He was taken into police custody and held for a bail hearing.

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The investigation remains ongoing and Hamilton Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.

The man faces charges of:

• Robbery
• Disguise with intent

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Const. Sarah Ricker 905-546-8938 or Staff Sgt. Andrea Torrie 905-546-2991 of the B.E.A.R. unit.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.