Hamilton police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a cannabis store in the city’s mountain area.
Incident Details
- Location: Sparkle Cannabis, Concession St., Hamilton Mountain
- Time: Around 9:15 a.m. on May 2
- Suspects: Two armed bandits with handguns
Police have released images of the two suspects and are urging anyone with information to call 905-546-2991.
Related Incident in Toronto
In a separate incident, Toronto Police reported that a man and woman face charges after stealing a necklace from a victim who was distracted by thieves in a black SUV.
Incident Overview
- Time: Around 4 p.m. on April 27
- Location: Near Yonge St. and Eglinton Ave.
- Method:
- Three individuals approached a victim to distract them.
- Others stole belongings from the victim’s vehicle parked nearby.
- The group fled in a black SUV, leaving behind a purse containing personal identification, credit cards, and jewelry, including a necklace valued at $10,000.
Witness Account
A man reported seeing three individuals matching the suspects’ description walking down Yonge Street near Eglinton Avenue. He noticed them drop something when they saw him approaching and picked it up for safekeeping until he could turn it over to the police.
Police Response
- Officers arrived and took possession of the found property, which included:
- Personal identification belonging to one of the suspects
- Credit cards belonging to another individual
- Jewelry, including the expensive necklace
Suspect Descriptions
- Suspect 1: Approximately six feet tall, wearing dark clothing
- Suspect 2: Approximately five feet seven inches tall, wearing light-colored clothing
Both suspects were arrested without incident after being identified through surveillance footage. They appeared in court last week and were remanded into custody pending bail hearings.
Conclusion
No further details have been released regarding either investigation.
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