Hamilton Police are investigating a series of robberies at various locations within the city. One suspect has been identified but one suspect's identity remains outstanding and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

On Thursday, December 12, 2019, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a lone suspect entered a convenience store in the area of King St E and Gage Ave N brandishing a firearm. The suspect demanded cash from the clerk, but left the store when confronted by the clerk. Shortly before 6:30 a.m. on December 13, the same suspect and another male, who has since been identified, proceeded to commit two additional robberies involving a firearm at separate locations in the area of Upper Sherman/Mohawk Rd E and Upper Paradise/Mohawk Rd W.

Hamilton Police have reasonable grounds to believe 19-year-old Tyrell Downey is involved in the offences. If located, do not approach, contact police immediately as suspect is considered armed and dangerous.

Police are seeking assistance in identifying the other suspect in these robberies.

Suspect Description:

Suspect #1 –

White male

Early 20s

Dirty blonde hair

Wearing a Canada Goose style coat with fur hood, black pants with white stripe down each leg and black boots

Please consider both parties to be armed and dangerous. Do not approach and contact 911 immediately if seen or located. If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation, you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Andrea Torrie at 905 546-2991.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com