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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 have arrested two men following a series of convenience store robberies that occurred overnight in the city.

On September 14, 2026, at approximately 10:36 p.m., a male entered a convenience store in downtown Hamilton and indicated that he was in possession of a firearm. The male proceeded to rob the business and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

On September 15, 2026, at approximately 12:50 a.m., two individuals entered a convenience store in the Crown Point neighbourhood. After remaining inside the business for a period of time, the individuals robbed the store of cash...