Canada- Victims asked to meet up through LGBTQ2S+ dating app robbed at gunpoint, Hamilton, Ont;, Aug '24, *Images released, seek additional suspects*

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September 25, 2024

Hamilton police searching for additional suspects in Grindr ambush robberies

Police in Hamilton are looking for additional suspects allegedly involved in a series of ambush-style robberies where the victims were lured through the adult-only dating app, Grindr.

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'Three youths have already been arrested in connection with the robberies, which police said took place on the Hamilton Mountain between Aug. 22 and Aug. 29.''
The three youth suspects in police custody, who cannot be identified under the terms of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, are each facing two counts of robbery with a firearm.
In an update on Tuesday, police released images of several additional suspects wanted in connection with the investigation.
"Police acknowledge the sensitive nature of these crimes, and are appealing to the public for any help in identifying the responsible parties pictured,” police said in a news release.
Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Det. Cst. El-Hassen at 905-546-8927 or Crime Stoppers anonymously. ''

Victim asked to meet up through LGBTQ2S+ dating app robbed at gunpoint: Hamilton police

Police are searching for three suspects who allegedly robbed a victim at gunpoint after arranging to meet them through an LGBTQ2S+ dating app.

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August 28, 2024
'Police are searching for three suspects who allegedly robbed a victim at gunpoint after arranging to meet them through an LGBTQ2S+ dating app.
On Aug. 23, Hamilton police confirmed to CTV News Toronto the victim received a message through Grindr arranging to meet up. Upon arrival, police allege three suspects attacked the victim and held them at gunpoint.
Officers said the suspects allegedly stole their phone to make a financial transaction. Police did not disclose how much money was sent.''

 

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Hamilton Police Continue to Search for Armed Robbery Suspects

Hamilton Police continue to investigate a series of robberies that occurred on the Hamilton Mountain between August 22 and August 29, 2024.Investigators arrested several individuals in connection with the robberies but are looking to identify additional suspects.Police learned that several...

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Case Number: 24-723646
Hamilton,
24 September 2024

''Hamilton Police continue to investigate a series of robberies that occurred on the Hamilton Mountain between August 22 and August 29, 2024.

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.''