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Hamilton Police have arrested a 17-year-old male following a robbery involving a Facebook Marketplace transaction.

On August 16, 2026, a woman attended the Tim Hortons at 620 King Street West to sell a diamond ring she had listed on Facebook Marketplace.

The woman met two suspects and agreed on a price. One suspect appeared to send an electronic payment, but the woman did not receive it.

One of the suspects then attempted to take the ring. The woman held onto it but was dragged from her vehicle and sprayed in the face with what investigators believe was bear spray.

Following an investigation by...

Hamilton Police Service has launched an updated website at www.hamiltonpolice.ca, making information easier to find and more accessible to the community. 

The new website features improved navigation, an enhanced search function, multiple language options and a mobile-friendly design. Social media integration also helps visitors stay connected with Hamilton Police news and updates.

Whether looking for information about police services, community resources or the latest news, visitors can more easily find what they need from a computer, tablet or phone.

The website will also host the new Hamilton...

Hamilton Police are urging residents to take steps to safeguard their vehicles and personal belongings as part of an ongoing effort to prevent thefts from vehicles.

Overall thefts from automobiles have decreased in 2026 when compared to the same time period as last year (January 1, 2025 to October 28, 2025). Despite an overall decreasing trend, residents on the Hamilton Mountain have experienced a notable 27% increase of thefts from automobiles during the same time period.

Many of these incidents are crimes of opportunity, with individuals targeting vehicles that have been left unlocked...