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Hamilton police seek information in weekend street robbery

Hamilton police are looking for two suspects after a street robbery on Saturday. File / Global News

Hamilton police are investigating a street robbery in the city.

Around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, police say two men were walking along Emerson Street at Ward Avenue, when they were approached by two men on bicycles.

Police say one of suspects was armed with a possible handgun, and demanded a cell phone and its password from the pedestrians, who complied.

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The suspects were last seen travelling northbound on Broadway Street.

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Police are asking area residents and business owners to check their video surveillance cameras for any suspicious activity.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact Det. Const. Alex Buck by calling 905-546-3816, or Acting Det. Sgt. Lisa Chambers at 905-546-3833.

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