Man wanted for armed robbery in Hamilton arrested in Calgary: Police
Published December 24, 2020 at 8:46 am
A man wanted in connection to an armed robbery that took place in East Hamilton in October has been apprehended in Calgary.
In a news release issued Thursday (Dec. 24), Hamilton Police said Jared MacLeod, a 33-year-old man pf no fixed address, was arrested on a Canada-wide warrant on December 18 with the assistance of Calgary Police.
Police recall that on Monday, October 19, 2020, shortly before 9:30 p.m., a robbery with a firearm occurred at the Hasty Market located at 387 Barton Street East.
The suspect reportedly brandished a handgun while demanding money from the clerk. The suspect fled the scene on foot eastbound with an undisclosed amount of money.
On Friday, October 23, 2020, the Hamilton Police disseminated a media release asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect and subsequently, he was.
A Canada Wide Arrest Warrant was issued for MacLeod on December 14th.
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MacLeod was returned to Hamilton and was brought before the courts on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, to answer to the following charges:
- Robbery with a Firearm
- Pointing a Firearm
- Disguise with Intent
Anyone with additional information regarding this robbery is asked to contact Detective Constable Patrick Cole 905-546-8936, or Acting Detective Sergeant Frank De Vuono 905-546-8937 of the Hamilton Police Service BEAR Unit.
To provide information anonymously please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online.
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