Hamilton Police are appealing for the public’s assistance with identifying a suspect from a street robbery. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

On Friday, August 30, 2019, shortly after 5:00 a.m., two males were waiting for a bus near the intersection of Main Street West and Osler Drive. They were approached by a group of males who exited a vehicle and threatened them with a knife. The victims turned over their wallets and were not injured. The group of males drove away in a white four-door sedan.

Within minutes, one victim’s bank card was used at a nearby gas station to make a purchase. The person using the debit card was captured on store surveillance. Police are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the suspect.

The suspect is a male believed to be in his early twenties, medium complexion, medium build with dark facial hair and dark hair.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation and identification of this suspect, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Alex Buck at (905) 546-3816.

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