For Immediate release: May 10, 2017

Police continue to investigate after man robbed of his wallet

On Tuesday May 9, 2017, just shortly before 9:30pm, a 28 year old man was walking through the area of the public parking lot at Barton Street East and Mary Street when he was approached by four (4) males who began making demands that he empty his pockets and turn over money. The men followed the man for a short distance with the man indicating he had no money to turn over. The man was not physically injured and no weapons were indicated by the suspects. The suspects were last seen walking away on foot.

Suspects described to police as being two male whites and two male blacks. No other descriptors indicated.

On Tuesday May 9, 2017, just shortly before 10:00pm, a 39 year old man was walking through the area of Wilson Street East and Mary Street when he was approached by a group (4 to 6) males with one of them displaying a knife and making demands for the man’s wallet. The man complied with the demands and was not injured. The suspects obtained the man’s wallet containing a small amount of cash. The group of suspects were last seen running away north along Mary Street. The man returned home and contacted the Hamilton Police and reported the incident.

Suspects described to police as being a male white and male black in their 20's. No other descriptors provided regarding the other males.

Detectives are considering the descriptions, geographical locations and time between the two incidents. Anyone with information that they believe may assist with the investigation is asked to contact police or submit anonymous tips and information through Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 or online at http://crimestoppershamilton.com