Hamilton Police seek suspect in attempted convenience store robbery

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.

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.