Three Hamilton men will be appearing in court today after they were arrested in a downtown robbery investigation.

On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at approximately 10:00 a.m., three males attended a men’s shelter in the downtown area where they met a male they knew from previous interactions. They assaulted the 27-year-old victim and threatened to cause him additional harm if he did not turn over money to them. For several hours the victim was forced to attend locations throughout downtown to obtain the money.

At 3:30 p.m., the victim entered a bank located near King Street West and James Street North. As he approached the bank teller, he informed them of the situation and they contacted police. Officers quickly responded and located the suspects who were attempting to flee. They were arrested without incident and taken into police custody.

The suspects are scheduled to have their matter brought before the courts later today.

The victim received minor injuries.

CHARGED

• Hamilton man, 25-years-of-age

CHARGES

• Robbery
• Utter threats
• Forcible confinement

CHARGED

• Hamilton man, 26-years-of-age

CHARGES

• Robbery
• Possession of stolen property under $5000
• Forcible confinement

CHARGED

• Hamilton man, 31-years-of-age

CHARGES

• Robbery
• Fail to comply probation X1
• Forcible confinement

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Detective Mike Antonucci by calling 905-546-3821.

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