Hamilton Police Service is appealing for witnesses to a street robbery that occurred early Saturday morning. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

On Saturday, March 30, 2019, shortly before 1:30 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to a report of a street robbery in the area of Emerson Street and Ward Avenue. Two males were walking along Emerson when they were approached by two males on bicycles. One of the suspects demanded a cell phone and the password. The suspects obtained the property and were last seen travelling northbound on Broadway Street.

During the incident, one of the suspects was believed to be in possession of a possible handgun.

Both suspects are described as being males, Caucasian, between 5’11’ and 6 ‘, with a thin build and wearing dark clothing

Neither victim was physically injured as a result of the incident.

Police are requesting residents and business owners in the area with video surveillance cameras to check their systems for any suspicious activity.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Constable Alex Buck by calling 905-546-3816 or Acting Detective Sergeant Lisa Chambers at 905-546-3833.

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