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Police investigating after taxi driver slashed during robbery attempt

On Tuesday December 15, 2015, just shortly before 11:30pm the Hamilton Police responded to reports of a taxi driver had just been assaulted by a passenger that was armed with a knife making demands for cash.

Police responded into the area in search of the suspect with the assistance of the Hamilton Police Canine unit.

The man driving the taxi was rushed to hospital with the assistance of Hamilton Paramedics where he was treated for a non-life threatening injury caused by the knife and is expected to recovery from the injuries sustained during the incident.

Investigation revealed that the man had taken a taxi from the James Street North area between Rebecca Street and Robert Street in the downtown area just prior to the incident.

Once arriving in the area of 515 Queen Victoria Drive the suspect produced a knife and attempted to rob the taxi driver of cash. The suspect used the knife to assault the driver before running away from the taxi without stealing anything.

Detectives have been investigating since the incident took place and have obtained digital images and video that is now being released to the public in hopes of identifying the suspect.

Images will also be available on the Hamilton Police Facebook page and YouTube Channel

Suspect Description

Male, black, approximately 25 years old. Wearing a dark coloured winter coat with fur around the hood area.

Police are reminding the public to call 9-1-1 and to never approach anyone who may be observed with a weapon.

Detectives in the Criminal Investigation Branch are asking anyone with information to call them. Detective Kevin Heyink can be reached at 905-546-2389. Please leave a message with your contact information and Detectives will call you back. If you have information and wish to remain anonymous you can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit tips online at http://crimestoppershamilton.com

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Suspect caught on camera
For Immediate release: June 25, 2015
Hamilton, ON

On May 26th, 2015, a man attempted to break into the Big Bee Convenience store located at 856 Lawrence Road in the City of Hamilton just after 1:00am.

Security video captured the suspect attending the scene just prior to the break and enter attempt. Police are releasing the video in an attempt to identify the man responsible.

The suspect is described as a male white, 18-25 years of age, standing approximately 5’10, with a thin build.

If anyone has any information about this crime they can contact Detective Scott Nelson of the Hamilton Police Service BEAR Unit at 905-546-8938. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your tips online at http://crimestoppershamilton.com

Posted: Constable Steve Welton - Media Relations Officer

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Detectives Release Video of Store Robbery

For Immediate release: June 18, 2015
Hamilton, ON

Hamilton Police Service Detectives continue to investigate a robbery that took place on Thursday May 28th, 2015 just before 2:00am and are now releasing the video to the public in an attempt to identify the man caught on security camera committing this crime.

The man entered the Macs Convenience store on King St E in the east end of Hamilton while in possession of a black handgun. The man pointed the firearm and made demands for cigarettes from the store employee. The employee cooperated turning over cigarettes. The suspect also used a common Blue Box used for recycling during this robbery.

The employee was not physically injured.

The man was last seen running away from the store with the stolen property.

Suspect Description: Male, white, approx. 6 ft. tall with a thin build. The man’s face was covered using a black balaclava and was wearing black and grey sweatshirt along with dark blue jeans, dark shoes and black gloves.

A copy of the video has been posted to the Hamilton Police Service Facebook Page and YouTube Channel and is available for use.

If anyone has any information about this crime they can contact Detective Ryan Hay in the Hamilton Police Service BEAR office at 905-546-8938 or S/Sgt. Evangelista at 905-546-2991. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your tips online at http://crimestoppershamilton.com

Posted: Constable Steve Welton - Media Officer