Thursday, April 25, 2024

Hamilton pawn shop robbery

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Hamilton police are looking to identify two suspects involved in a pawn shop robbery on Main St. East in Hamilton.

On March 7, just before 5 p.m. an employee out front of Pawn Kings was approached by two masked suspects. One of the suspects grabbed the employee and pushed him inside the store. The other confronted a second employee inside the store.

Police say money and merchandise were stolen before the suspects fled on foot.

The first suspect is described as male, East Indian, 30-40 years old, 6-2′, 220 lbs with dark hair. he was wearing a black ski mask, black bomber coat and possibly wearing sunglasses.

The second suspect is described as Asian or East Indian, 30-40 years old, 5’4-5’5, 120-130 lbs, possibly wearing sunglasses and a toque.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Adam Krasulja at 905- 546-8935 or Detective Sergeant Andrea Torrie at 905-546-2991.

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