Hamilton Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect in an alleged pharmacy robbery on Main Street East.
Police say a man made for demands for narcotics Monday morning before jumping over the counter with a weapon in hand.
The suspect fled with several medications, police say.
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He is described as a white with a shaved head, medium build, tattoos on both arms and possibly the right side of his neck.
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He was wearing baggy black pants and was carrying a black and red backpack.
Police are reminding the public that taking any medications not prescribed to them can be harmful to their health and even fatal.
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If you have any information that you believe could assist police, contact Det. Const. Shannon McLean at 905-546-8938 or Det. Sgt. Emidio Evangelista at 905-546-2991.
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