Suspect Arrested in Armed Robbery on Fennell Avenue East

Hamilton Police have arrested and charged a male in connection with an armed robbery at a convenience store on Fennell Avenue East near Upper Ottawa Street during the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

At approximately 12:48 a.m., a lone male entered the store, concealed a firearm, and demanded cash from the employee before fleeing the scene. No physical injuries were reported.

Following an investigation by the Hamilton Police BEAR Unit, the suspect was identified as 21-year-old Lachlan Rabut of Hamilton. Rabut was taken into custody and charged with the following.

  • Robbery with a firearm
  • Fail to comply with release order

Hamilton Police remain committed to identifying and apprehending individuals involved in violent crime, and to keeping our city safe through proactive enforcement and thorough investigations. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Constable Wayne Potter at 905-546-6342 or Detective Staff Sergeant David Brewster at 905-546-2991.

For those who wish to provide information anonymously, please consider reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton's Website.

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Suspect Arrested in Armed Robbery on Fennell Avenue East