Hamilton Police are investigating two armed robberies that occurred within 30 minutes of each other on the Hamilton Mountain and are appealing to the public for information.

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, at approximately 8:20 p.m., a male suspect entered a pizza restaurant on Fennell Avenue East armed with what appeared to be a handgun and demanded cash from the register.

Approximately 30 minutes later, a male suspect entered a cannabis dispensary, also on Fennell Avenue East, and demanded cash and merchandise while armed with what appeared to be a handgun.

An undisclosed amount of cash and merchandise was stolen during the robberies. No physical injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as:

• White male
• Wearing black clothing
• Wearing a blue medical mask
• Armed with what appeared to be a black handgun

Hamilton Police BEAR Unit investigators believe the same suspect is responsible for both robberies.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area or has information that could assist with the investigation to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Victoria Przerwa at 905-546-3880 or Staff Sergeant David Brewster at 905-546-2991.

To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.