Hamilton Police seek suspect in attempted convenience store robbery
Published July 23, 2020 at 4:28 pm
Hamilton Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man they say was involved in an attempted robbery of a convenience store in East Hamilton earlier this month.
Hamilton Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man they say was involved in an attempted robbery of a convenience store in East Hamilton earlier this month.
Police say on July 13, shortly before 5:30 a.m., police were dispatched to Payless Convenience Store located at 146 Kenilworth Ave. North to reports of an attempted robbery.
Police say the suspect told the clerk he had a gun and demanded money from the cash register.
The suspect was unsuccessful with the attempt and was last seen travelling westbound down Geraldine Copps Parkette trail riding a black e-bike. No gun was seen.
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The suspect is described as:
- White male, medium build, 5’5”to 5’9”
- 20 to 25 years-old
- Wearing a black shiny helmet, blue surgical mask
- Navy blue hoodie with the word ‘Camaro’ written on the front, black pants and black shoes
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Patrick Cole 905-546-8934 or Acting Detective Sergeant George Gallant 905-546-2991.
To provide information anonymously please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.
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