Hamilton police interrupt potential jewelry store robbery at Eastgate Square

Hamilton police report intercepting a potential jewelry store robbery at Eastgate Mall Wednesday afternoon involving at least four people.

Officers say at around 4 p.m., they were conducting proactive patrols of jewelry stores in the mall. They say during their patrol, four people with their faces covered had entered the mall, while armed with a sledgehammer and crowbars.

Police posted on X at around 5:14 p.m., which said detectives had, at the time, believed the four suspects to be males.

Attempted Robbery : This afternoon our officers were conducting a proactive check of jewelry stores in Eastgate Mall. At the same time, four males entered the mall armed with a sledge hammer and crowbar, faces covered. Once they saw security and police, they fled in a black…

— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) February 4, 2026

They say when the four males saw police, they left the area in a black sedan driven by a fifth person.

Investigators say they believe the four were planning a jewelry store snag and grab.

Officers are continuing to work on obtaining detailed descriptions of the suspects, and are concerned the group may attempt to target another business.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-546-2963.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting their official website here.

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