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Robbery suspect arrested by Hamilton Police

A suspect has been arrested by Hamilton police, after an armed robbery at a Busy Bee Convenience Store.
A suspect has been arrested by Hamilton police, after an armed robbery at a Busy Bee Convenience Store. File / 900 CHML

Hamilton police have arrested a suspect, following a convenience store robbery in the city.

Police say on Sunday afternoon, a man entered the Busy Bee Convenience store on Barton Street, where he selected some merchandise, approached the counter, then produced a firearm and demanded money from the clerk.

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After getting some cash, the suspect fled the scene and he was later identified by police.

Two search warrants were executed by police at locations related to the suspect, where the firearm believed to have been used in the robbery was recovered, along with a pellet gun modified to fire 9 mm ammunition.

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A 31-year-old man is now facing several charges.

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