Hamilton Police continue to investigate a robbery at a financial institution that occurred in East End Hamilton. If you have any information about the robbery, you are asked to contact police.

On Saturday, March 5, 2022, shortly after 1:00 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of Barton Street East and Kenilworth Avenue North for a robbery at a financial institution. 

Further investigation revealed, that a lone male suspect entered, jumped over the counter, filled a backpack with some Canadian currency and then fled on foot.

No weapons were observed and no one was injured during the incident.

SUSPECT DESCRIPTION

• Male, between the ages of 25-40 
• Black sweater or jacket
• Black pants
• Yellow and green gloves
• Black scarf being used as a mask

The suspect’s hands and clothing may have been coloured with orange dye.

Investigators are appealing for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in the investigation.

If you have any information on the identity of the suspect or any other information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Jacek Przednowek at 905-540-6336 or Staff 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