Armed robbers target vape stores, cannabis dispensaries in Hamilton

Hamilton Police are encouraging businesses in the city to be vigilant after three separate stores suffered from an armed robbery on Tuesday.

All three incidents reportedly involved weapons and police say specifically vape stores and cannabis dispensaries were targeted.

Police only describe the suspects as males armed with weapons but do not specify what those weapons are.

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Police request all business owners in the city stay alert and maintain control over the access to their stores.

Anyone with information that could assist police with this investigation are asked to contact the Division Three Staff Sergeant at 905-546-3886 or Detective Sergeant Shane Groombridge at 905-546-2991 of the B.E.A.R. Unit.

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