Knife-point robbery at business leads to search for suspect in Hamilton

Police are searching for a male suspect after a business was robbed at knife-point in Hamilton.

The armed robbery happened on June 8 around 1:15 p.m. at a business in the area of Mall Road and Upper Wentworth, the Hamilton Police Service says.

Investigators say a single suspect entered the business carrying a large knife and ordered staff to turn over cash. The man fled the scene before officers arrived.

Police are asking anyone with information about the suspect to contact investigators. The suspect is described as a white male wearing a black face covering, a black long sleeve Carhart shirt, blue jean shorts and black shoes with white soles.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Const. Kevin Jarrett by calling 905-540-6307, or Staff Sgt. David Brewster at 905-546-2991. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.