Hamilton Mountain gas station robbed at gunpoint

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Hamilton police are investigating following an armed robbery at a gas station on Hamilton Mountain.

Police say a man entered the Pioneer gas station located on Upper James St. around 11:00 p.m. last night.

The suspect pointed what was believed to be a handgun at the employee and tried to grab cash from the register.

The employee knocked the gun away from the man and the suspect ran from the store with a small amount of cash.

Police believe the firearm was actually a BB or Pellet gun. No one was seriously injured during the robbery

Detectives are looking for a South Asian man, 19 to 23 years old, with a thin build. He was wearing dark coloured clothing with a hood over his head.

Police are also looking for the man pictured below who was caught on camera  during the robbery.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Hamilton Police Service.