Hamilton police looking to identify 2 suspects in retail robbery

Hamilton police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in a robbery at a retail store on August 4.

Officers say that just before 10 p.m. on August 4 two male suspects entered a retail store in the area of Greys Rd. and Highway 8.

An employee at the store observed the suspects concealing perfume bottles in their pockets and in a reusable bag.

When confronted by the employee, the suspects threatened the use of pepper spray before fleeing the scene with over $1000 worth of products.

Police say that the pepper spray was not used and no injuries were reported.

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Investigators are now looking to identify the two suspects involved in the incident.

Suspect one is described as a white male, five-feet tall with a skinny build, short blonde hair and wearing a black t-shirt, black pants and black shoes.

Suspect two is described as a Black male, six-foot-three with a medium build and black hair in cornrows. He was seen wearing a yellow sweater and black pants.

Anyone with information that could assist police in identifying the suspects or in the investigation of the incident is asked to contact Det. Const. Jacek Przednowek by calling 905-540-6336 or Staff Srgt. Mark Wright 905-546-3849.

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