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Hamilton Police have arrested a 38-year-old man following a BEAR Unit investigation into six robberies in September and October 2026.

Four robberies occurred in the Barton Street and Kenilworth Avenue area on September 6, 17, 18 and 25. Two additional robberies occurred on Fennell Avenue on October 10, at approximately 8:20 p.m. and 8:50 p.m.

During three of the robberies, the suspect threatened victims by referring to a handgun or showing part of what was described as a black handgun.

On November 6, 2026, at approximately 12:30 a.m., BEAR Unit investigators arrested William Gordon Walker, 38, of...

Hamilton Police have arrested two men and recovered a large quantity of suspected stolen property following an investigation into a series of commercial break and enters.

The BEAR Unit began investigating in September 2026 after suspects broke into a Waterdown hardware store, causing extensive damage and stealing DeWalt power tools and other merchandise. The suspects wore disguises and used a stolen truck.

Investigators linked the suspects to additional break and enters across Hamilton, Niagara Region and Whitby. Police believe they used multiple stolen vehicles, switched licence plates and...