For Immediate release: July 13, 2016

*****UPDATE*****

Detectives have released a video of the suspects involved in the Costco robbery.

Detectives are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed or has information about this crime or know the identity of the suspects in this video.

If you have any information about this crime or you witnessed this crime and have yet to speak to Police you can contact D/Cst Lisa Chapman by calling 905-546-8936 or S/Sgt Emidio Evangelista at 905-546-2991. To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

BACKGROUND

Detectives continue to investigate a robbery at Costco

On Tuesday June 14, 2016, just shortly before 8:00pm, Hamilton Police officers were dispatched to Costco situated at 100 Legend Court in Ancaster after receiving reports of a robbery.

It was indicated that two (2) male suspects entered the store where they threatened employees and stole an undisclosed amount of merchandise. It was indicated that one of the suspects had a weapon believed to be a handgun.

The suspects then fled the area and were last seen running eastbound away from the store.

Suspect 1 is described as:

Male, black, dark sweater, and dark pants.

Suspect 2 is described as:

Male, black, light coloured sweater, dark pants, and dark shoes.

No one was injured during this incident.

This incident occurred while Costco was open to members of the public. Detectives are still gathering details in relation to this investigation and are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed or has information about this crime.

If you have any information about this crime or you witnessed this crime and have yet to speak to Police you can contact D/Cst Lisa Chapman by calling 905-546-8936 or S/Sgt Emidio Evangelista at 905-546-2991. To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com