Hamilton police are painting a picture of a not very bright robber who held up a central Hamilton variety store.

The robbery occurred at about 12.30 a.m. Tuesday morning at the Big Bee Variety store on Barton Street East, between Lottridge Street and Melrose Avenue North.

Police say the robber — who had covered his face — jumped the counter and told the clerk to move way from the cash register because he was carrying a gun.

Police say not only did the robber steal an entire cash register, instead of just the cash, he left behind a blue back pack containing his identification.

The suspect was nabbed about an hour later at Barton and nearby St. Olga Street by a canine unit. Police say the suspect still had the cash register and attempted to run before he was arrested by an officer and police service dog Jake.

Jessie Patey, 21, from Hamilton, is charged with robbery, disguise with intent, and two counts of fail to comply with probation.