The Hamilton Police Service has continued to investigate a robbery at the Royal Bank, located at 545 Rymal Road East. A 38-year-old man from Hamilton has been arrested and charged. He will appear in court later today.

On Wednesday, October 16, 2019, Hamilton Police requested assistance from the public with identifying a robbery suspect from September 10, 2019. The Hamilton Police BEAR Unit received several tips from the public and Crime Stoppers which advanced the investigation.

On Thursday, October 17, 2019, a 38-year-old Hamilton man was arrested. He was taken into police custody and held for a bail hearing. The male will appear in court later today to answer to robbery-related charges.

The investigation remains ongoing and Hamilton Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.

CHARGED

• 38-year-old male from Hamilton

CHARGES

• Robbery
• Disguise with intent

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Sarah Ricker 905-546-8938 or Staff Sergeant Andrea Torrie 905-546-2991 of the B.E.A.R. unit.

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