UPDATE

In the early morning of Tuesday, November 24, 2020, Daniel Gagnon was arrested without incident. His matter was addressed at the John Sopinka Courthouse later in the day. Hamilton Police would like to thank the community for their assistance with the investigation.   

Daniel Gagnon, 28-years-of-age, from Hamilton is wanted in relation to an armed street robbery. If you see him contact 911 immediately, do not confront him.

On Thursday, October 22, 2020, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a male in his early 50’s was exiting a residence in the area of Main Street East and Myrtle Avenue. He was approached by a male who was in possession of a handgun. The male demanded he hand over his possessions. The suspect left the scene with the victim’s bicycle and other personal items. The victim was not physically injured and the suspect is not known to him.

The Central Division Criminal Investigation Branch has continued to investigate the incident. The suspect has been identified as Daniel Gagnon from Hamilton. A warrant for his arrest has been issued by the court system and it is believed he is aware of the warrant and is actively evading police.

Gagnon may be in possession of a firearm, so if seen do not confront him, contact 911 immediately.

WANTED

• Daniel Gagnon, 28-years-of-age, from Hamilton 

CHARGES

• Robbery with a firearm
• Fail to comply probation

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime and the whereabouts of Daniel Gagnon, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Alexis Petrovic by calling 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