NEWS RELEASE
HAMILTON POLICE
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Hamilton Police continue to investigate a series of robberies that occurred on the Hamilton Mountain between Aug. 22-29.
Investigators arrested several individuals in connection with the robberies but are looking to identify additional suspects.
Police learned that several victims were lured through the Grindr app, an adult-only dating app, only to be ambushed and extorted by the suspects who had misrepresented themselves on the platform.
Police acknowledge the sensitive nature of these crimes, and are appealing to the public for any help in identifying the responsible parties pictured. If you have any information that can assist, please contact Det/Cst. El-Hassen at 905-546-8927.
For those wishing to provide information anonymously, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.
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