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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

The Hamilton Police Male Chorus, first established in 1959, is known for their musical performances locally and internationally. We know they can sing, but can they dance? That question will be answered by CanadaSings! The group performs as The Hammer Cruisers on this new program to be broadcast on GlobalTV, starting in August. For further information on the Chorus or to inquire about booking a performance, please contact: Events Coordinator, Peter Bailey at 905.546.2192 or pbailey@hamiltonpolice.on.ca

Driving this weekend? Together we can keep our roads safe. Have the conversation today. Driving distracted or while under the influence of drugs or alcohol don't mix. Ever. Hamilton Police Service wants everyone to have fun and be safe. A message worth sharing. Cst Steve Welton

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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

Hamilton Police Service Chief for a Day 2015

In case you missed it. The day started with some young aspiring leaders presenting ideas to the Chief of Police here at Hamilton Police Service Head Quarters. Chief Glenn DeCaire, Deputy Chief Weatherill, Deputy Chief Girt and other Hamilton Police Service members welcomed the young leadership team and of course it wouldn't be a day in the life without some engagement with our local #Hamilton Media CHCH TV. A great start to #PoliceWeekONT here in Hamilton. Congrats to the students. You should all be proud of yourself and the Chief was glad you enjoyed the day. A great way for young people to #discoverpolicing. As one young man put it. Hopefully his parents let him choose a career with the team one day

Posted: Steve Welton - Media Officer

Be patient, be respectful, be responsible.

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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

Hamilton police officers were recently challenged to a game of basketball.

Not thinking the officers would accept the challenge came as a surprise to the kids at the Prince of Wales School but quite often the Hamilton police officers work to spend time with people between the demands of the day on their breaks and of course off duty. Some days are obviously easier than others.

Of course as the Media officer I had to inquire as I often do to what motivated these cops to accept the challenge.

"The kids on the court loved being able to see us at a time when there wasn't an emergency" said Constable Alexis Petrovic

Constable Kevin McKnight one of the cities east end school liaison / youth officers said "I think it's important that police officers continue to get to know young people and spend time with them when there isn't something negative happening and the sirens are sounding"

"To keep things fair we kept all our gear on in the heat" said A/Sgt Greg Slack. Slack is always sharing a laugh with everyone he meets along the way working to make his assigned neighbourhoods safe. Slack was and still is an advocate of the Hamilton Police Service Crime Stoppers program and reminds young people constantly about using the program to say something about crime anonymously.

The other officers from the East End Hamilton Police Station there that day also told me that they expect to be busy this summer but intend to go above and beyond between the calls for service so that youth can see the police in a more positive light and that this was likely the first of many engagement initiatives.

Posted: Constable Steve Welton Media Relations Officer

Hamilton Police Pawn Officer Mike Lacombe returns recovered stolen bikes to 17-year-old Junior Cyclist Adrian George. Officer Lacombe credits partnerships with businesses, like New2You owned by Dean Pearson, who work closely with police to return stolen property.