A 46-year-old Dundas man will appear in court later today after being arrested for a convenience store robbery.

On Monday, August 19, 2019, shortly before 2: 00 a.m., plain-clothed police officers who were working proactively, noted suspicious activity which included a male outside a convenience store, in the area of York Road and Cootes Drive, Dundas. The male was observed standing outside the store as he put on a disguise. He then entered the store. Recognizing the potential for a robbery, the request for additional units was made. As the male exited the store, he was arrested without incident.

The male was not successful in obtaining any items from the store. He was taken into police custody and is scheduled to appear at the John Sopinka Courthouse today to answer to criminal charges.

No injuries were incurred during the incident.

CHARGED

• 46-year-old Dundas man

CHARGES

• Use disguise with intent to commit offence
• Robbery

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Andrea Torrie at 905-546-2991.

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