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Thief flees bank with backpack full of cash, Hamilton police investigate

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Police say a man made off with a backpack full of cash after a bank robbery in Hamilton.

It happened shortly before 2 p.m. on Saturday in the area of Barton St. East and Kenilworth Ave. North.

Police say a man entered a financial institution in the area and jumped the counter.

He then filled a backpack with cash before fleeing the bank.

Police say no weapons were seen and no injuries were reported.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Const. Sarah Ricker at 905-546-8938 or Staff Sgt. Andrea Torrie at 905-546-2991.