Four suspects entered the business with various weapons including a firearm. Several employees and customers were in the store at the time of the incident. Suspects took merchandise from the store and fled in a dark coloured newer SUV.  The vehicle was last seen entering onto the QEW from the Lincoln Alexander Parkway.  

The suspects are described as:

• Suspect #1 – Male, white, approx. 16-25 years old,
• Suspect #2 – Male, black, unknown age
• Suspect #3 - Male, of unknown race or age
• Suspect #4 – Male, black, 16-25 years old

The Hamilton Police BEAR Unit has taken carriage of the investigation and continue to investigate the incident. 

If you have, any information about this incident, please contact Detective Constable Jacek Przednowek at 905-540-6336 or Detective Sergeant Shane Groombridge 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

On Friday, December 31, 2021, shortly before 3:45 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to a robbery at the Tim Hortons located at 675 Mohawk Road East, Hamilton.

At the time an unknown male was in possession of what appeared to be a shotgun, demanded cash and proceeded to threaten the employees. The suspect was able to obtain an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency and then fled on foot. The victims did not receive any physical injuries during the incident.

At this time, investigators continue to search for the suspect. There will be a heavy police presence in the area as forensic investigators process the scene and police canvass the neighbourhood for witnesses and video. The Tim Hortons remains closed.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact police at 905-546-4925 or Detective Sergeant 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