Hamilton Police have arrested a 28-year-old male after a bomb threat at Hamilton City Hall shut down the building. 

On Friday, August 6, 2021, Hamilton City Hall received a bomb threat over the phone just after 11:00 a.m. The building was evacuated while police searched the premises. The threat also caused the closure of Main Street between Bay Street and MacNab Street. 

After a search of the building, police found nothing suspicious and were able to reopen the surrounding streets and building by 4:30 p.m. Further investigation identified a 28-year old Hamilton male as the suspect responsible for issuing the threat. 

Robin Tanguay was arrested by Hamilton Police and faces the following charges:

• Mischief - Interfere with lawful use of property
• Uttering threats to cause death 

Hamilton Police would like to thank the public for their patience during the building search.