Hamilton police have arrested a suspect after a girl was robbed exterior a financial institution on Hamilton Mountain in July.
Hamilton police have arrested a suspect after a brazen theft that was captured on video this previous summer season.
The theft passed off exterior a financial institution on Hamilton Mountain on July 1.
Video footage launched by police earlier this week confirmed a girl approaching a financial institution drop field in broad daylight with a bag in hand.
As the girl opens the drop field a person approaching from the other way is seen violently ripping the bag from her palms and pulling her to the bottom within the course of.
The person is then seen working away with the bag.
Police launched the video footage on Monday as they made a public enchantment for details about the whereabouts of a 43-year-old suspect.
On Wednesday, police confirmed that the suspect has since been arrested.
Robert Rumley, of Hamilton, is charged with theft and disguise with intent in reference to the incident.
“Thank you to all our community members and community partners that assisted us with the safe and quick arrest of Rumley,” police mentioned in a information launch.
Police beforehand mentioned that Rumley has a “history of violence” and shouldn’t be approached.
