Two teens arrested, third sought after knife brandished at Lime Ridge Mall

Two teens were arrested, and one escaped, after a knife was brandished during an argument with two adults in CF Lime Ridge Mall Thursday night.

Hamilton police were called to the busy mall around 6 p.m.

Police allege the three male youths - wearing black ski masks - got into an argument with two adults outside a clothing store when one teen brandished a knife, said Const. Indy Bharaj. When told police were being called, they ran.

Based on witness descriptions, police searched and found two of the teens. They were arrested after a small foot pursuit," Bharaj said. The third teen escaped and police are working to identify him.

Initially, there were reports that a gun may also have been involved. However, after interviewing witnesses and reviewing video surveillance, there is nothing to suggest the presence of a firearm at this time," he said.

There was a large police presence at the mall during the incident, including about 10 cruisers. No injuries were reported.

The incident remains under investigation.

Nicole O'Reilly is a crime and justice reporter at The Spectator. noreilly@thespec.com