Hamilton police looking for three suspects in downtown armed robbery

Hamilton police are asking for help identifying three suspects wanted in a November armed robbery at a convenience store.

Male suspects entered Radfan Convenience at the corner of King Street West and Strathcona Avenue North shortly after 4 p.m. Nov. 19, police said.

Two men held knives and one held a firearm as they demanded money, lottery tickets and cigarettes from a store clerk, according to police.

Police said the men were handed an undisclosed amount of cash and fled in a dark sedan, heading west on King.

No one was hurt.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hamilton police BEAR (break, enter, auto theft and robbery) unit, Det. Const Mike Zezella at 905-546-8939 or acting Det. Sgt. George Gallant at 905-540-5085.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppershamilton.com.

Sebastian Bron is a Hamilton-based reporter at The Spectator. Reach him via email: sbron@thespec.com