Hamilton vape stores and cannabis dispensaries targeted in string of armed robberies

Hamilton police are asking business owners to be vigilant after vape stores and cannabis dispensaries were targeted in a string of armed robberies Tuesday night.

Three separate businesses were robbed by male suspects armed with weapons, police said.

Police are requesting all business owners to be vigilant and control access to their stores," police said.

There were incidents involving the suspects at locations all over the city Tuesday night, said Const. Indy Bharaj. A vehicle was involved.

Police are expecting to release more details later today.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Mountain staff sergeant at 905-546-3886 or Det. Sgt. Shane Groombridge of the BEAR unit at 905-546-2991.

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

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