Police search for suspect after back-to-back armed robberies on Hamilton Mountain

Hamilton police are investigating two armed robberies that happened within 30 minutes of each other on the Hamilton Mountain.

On Saturday at around 8:20 p.m., a male suspect entered a pizza restaurant on Fennell Avenue East armed with what police say appeared to be a handgun and demanded cash from the register.

Officers say about 30 minutes later, a male suspect entered a cannabis dispensary, also on Fennell Avenue East, and demanded cash and merchandise while armed with what appeared to be a handgun.

Investigators say an undisclosed amount of cash and merchandise was stolen during the robberies and no physical injuries were reported.

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Detectives say the suspect is described as a white male who was last seen wearing black clothing, a blue medical mask and was armed with what appeared to be a black handgun.

Police believe the same suspect is responsible for both robberies.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Const. Victoria Przerwa at 905-546-3880 or Staff Sgt. David Brewster at 905-546-2991.

Information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.

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