Hamilton Police release images of axe-wielding robbery suspect

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Published January 16, 2020 at 6:12 pm

Hamilton Police have released images of an axe-wielding suspect wanted for two December robberies.

Hamilton Police have released images of an axe-wielding suspect wanted for two December robberies.

On Dec. 24, shortly after 11:30 p.m., a man in disguise and carrying a yellow axe entered the Subway Restaurant located in the area of John Street South and Young Street downtown.

The suspect was able to obtain property from the store along with an undisclosed amount of cash prior to fleeing the scene. The on-duty staff was not injured during the incident.

Then again on Dec. 28 at approximately 9:30 p.m., a disguised man carrying a yellow axe entered the same Subway Restaurant but due to the activation of an audible alarm, the suspect was unsuccessful in robbing the store and fled the scene prior to police arrival.

Through investigation, Hamilton Police now believe one suspect is responsible for the two incidents.

Hamilton Police Investigators are asking the public to review the images and contact Detective Constable Adam Krasulja at 905-546-8935 or Detective Sergeant Torrie at 905-546-2991 of the Hamilton Police BEAR Unit if they have any information that could assist with identifying the suspect or aiding in the investigation.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

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