Hamilton Police have released video on a "violent robbery" in Hamilton's east end from late March, hoping the public will help identify the three suspects involved.

In the video from March 21, a man enters a convenience store and speaks with the clerk inside. He appears to ask the clerk to get an item from the top shelf, and when the clerk turns his back, the first suspect puts a gun to the back of the clerk's head, say police.

Two people wearing all black with their faces concealed enter in shortly thereafter, and the robbery ensues.

Police say the suspects "forcibly tie the employee up and cover his eyes and mouth before dragging him into a back room." Police added they suspects stole a "large quantity" of cigarettes before the clerk broke free and the three suspects flee.

All three suspects are men with average builds, with only the first suspect who had a visible face. He is described as between 25 and 30 years old, wearing a red and white checkered scarf and grey sweat pants.

Anyone with information on the suspects is asked to call Det. Sgt. Emidio Evangelista at 905-546-2991. Anonymous tips can be received by Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online here.