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Hamilton Police looking for man who chased teens with knife

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A group of teens were chased by an unknown man with a knife on Tuesday afternoon, Hamilton Police say.

The incident happened when the man was walking towards the group around Locke St. and
Melbourne St.

The teens told the police that the man, who appeared to have been focusing on one of the girls, was verbally confronted by another girl in the group.

After the confrontation, he ran towards them with a knife.

The teens were able to outrun him, and escaped without being hurt.

Officers searched the area shortly after but were unable to find him.

Police describe him as a 20 to 30 year old with a medium build and short black hair.

He was last seen running westbound on Melbourne St.

Police ask the public to call 911 if seen.