Police look to ID suspect in Hamilton convenience store robbery

Hamilton Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection to a robbery at a convenience store on the mountain in May.

According to police, the incident in question happened at around 8:40 p.m. on May 18 when a man entered a store in the area of Fennell and Upper Sherman.

Police allege that he then approached the cash counter and demanded money from the clerk. The suspect reportedly was able to get away with an undisclosed amount of cash.

No one was injured during the course of the robbery and police have released security camera images and a description of the suspect in this case in the hopes of learning his identity.

The suspect is described as:

• Male
• 20’s to 30’s
• 5’10 – 6’0
• Average build

At the time of the incident, he was seen wearing a plaid jacket, grey track pants, and brown boots. Also wearing medical masks, winter gloves, and a black t-shirt over their head.

Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect or any other information that could assist with the investigation into this crime, is asked to contact Detective Constable Carolyn Crnac at 905- 540-6329 or Acting Staff Sergeant George Gallant 905-540-5085 of the Hamilton Police BEAR Unit.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit anonymous tips online.