Hamilton Police continue to investigate an overnight street robbery in the area of Mud Street West and Paramount Drive. The victim was not injured; however, his cell phone was taken during the incident.

On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, two individuals were communicating through an online buy and sell website Letgo. They arranged to meet at a plaza located at Mud Street West and Paramount Drive.

Shortly after 11:30 p.m., the parties met at which time the suspect was handed the cell phone to look it over. Once in his hand, the suspect fled and was chased by the victim. During the chase, the victim believes he observed a knife in the suspect’s hand and he was told not to follow and returned to the scene.

The victim was not injured during the incident.

Hamilton Police recommend the public consider the following precautions to protect themselves from crimes of opportunity related to sales transactions with unknown people.

• Meet in a public area, preferably during the daytime and where security surveillance exists
• Bring a friend or family member
• Watch out for last-minute changes in the plan
• Don't give out personal banking information on the internet
• If you chose to conduct a cash transaction do not hand over the money or the product first.
• Use common sense, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Ben Thibodeau by calling 905-546-2907.

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