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St. Catharines man charged in connection with Ancaster robbery: HPS

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a second suspect
Niagara-on-the-Lake Local Staff
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Hamilton Police Service continues to collaborate with neighbouring police agencies and are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the outstanding suspect in this investigation. The suspect is described as male, black, 25-30 years-old, 5’10, average build.Hamilton Police Service

NEWS RELEASE
HAMILTON POLICE SERVICE
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On Nov. 4 2024 at 9 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to HighLife Cannabis located at 1142 Wilson Street West, Ancaster for a robbery. 

Investigation revealed that at approximately 8:56 p.m., two masked suspects entered the Cannabis dispensary while one brandished a firearm. The suspects approached the lone employee and demanded money and merchandise. A thorough and coordinated investigation by the Hamilton Police Service- Break, Enter, Auto Theft & Robbery (BEAR) Unit, in partnership with Niagara Regional Police Service, has resulted in a significant breakthrough in the investigation. 

On Thursday Dec. 12 2024, 29-year-old Isaiah Sharpe of St. Catharines was arrested and charged with multiple offences, including:

  •  Robbery with a Firearm
  •  Disguise with Intent
  •  Point Firearm
  •  Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Order
  •  Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
  •  Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

Hamilton Police Service continues to collaborate with neighbouring police agencies and are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the outstanding suspect in this investigation. The suspect is described as male, black, 25-30 years-old, 5’10, average build.

Anyone with information that may assist police in this investigation is asked to contact Detective Constable Domenic DiCienzo of the Hamilton Police Service BEAR Unit at (905) 546-8934 or Detective Sergeant Shane Groombridge at (905) 546-2991. To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The accused person facing charges is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

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