Hamilton Mountain attempted pharmacy robbery

On February 17, 2016, just shortly after 9pm the Hamilton police received reports that multiple male suspects were attempting to rob a pharmacy located at 930 Upper Paradise.

One of the men began yelling demands for narcotics from an employee located inside.

Police officers dispatched into the area were advised that the suspects had then fled the location on foot and were last seen running away in an unknown direction.

The Hamilton Police Canine Unit also responded and assisted with a search through the residential area.

It is unknown if the suspects had access to a vehicle, but the suspects were able to escape the area.

No weapons were seen and no one was physically injured.

Suspect described as follows:

1) Male white, in his 20’s, wearing a dark coloured winter coat with a hood
2) Male white, in his 20’s wearing dark coloured clothing

Hamilton Police are asking If anyone has any information to contact police or Crimestoppers.