Man charged following investigation into six Hamilton robberies

Hamilton police have charged a 38-year-old man following an investigation into six robberies in September and October.

Officers say four robberies took place in the Barton Street and Kenilworth Avenue area on Sept. 6, 17, 18 and 25. 

Investigators say two additional robberies happened on Fennell Avenue on Oct. 10 at around 8:20 p.m. and 8:50 p.m.

Detectives say during three of the robberies, the suspect threatened victims by referring to a handgun or showing part of what was described as a black handgun.

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On Friday at around 12:30 a.m., officers arrested William Gordon Walker, 38, of no fixed address, at a home near the Centre on Barton.

Walker has been charged with 22 offences including robbery, disguise with intent, using an imitation firearm and the failure to comply with probation.

Police did not recover a firearm or imitation firearm. Walker was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with any information that would assist with the investigation is asked to contact Det. Const. Victoria Przerwa at 905-546-3880 or Staff Sgt. David Brewster at 905-546-2991.

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