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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...