At midnight on Wednesday November 23, 2016, Hamilton Police officers responded to the area of First Street North and Avalon Avenue after receiving reports of a robbery at a residence.
It was indicated that three suspects forced their way into the residence. They confronted the victims and made demands for a storage safe. While inside of the residence the suspects displayed weapons believed to be a firearm and a metal bar believed to be a crow bar.
The suspects assaulted one of the victims with the metal bar and stole a safe containing an undisclosed amount of cash before running away from the area.
Police officers and members of the Canine Unit searched the area and were unable to locate the suspects, the investigation is now ongoing.
The victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital by paramedics.
All of the suspects have been described as men who had their faces covered and wearing gloves.
Detectives believe this was a targeted incident. If you have any information about this crime or you witnessed this crime and have yet to speak to Police you can contact Detective Constable Shane Groombridge by calling 905-546-2918. To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com
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