Please attribute the following to Detective Sergeant Matt Lee:
Hamilton Police are appealing for information from the public in relation to a series of aggravated robberies.
Over the last few days, a male has committed three aggravated robberies at food premises within the Dinsdale Shopping Centre.
The male arrived on a black e-scooter and entered the store demanding money whilst brandishing a knife. On 24 September, he robbed one shop, on 25 September, he robbed two shops before fleeing the scenes on the e-scooter. During the second robbery, a victim was assaulted by the male.
Police believe the male has committed all three robberies and are actively seeking information to assist the investigation.
The community can expect to see an increase in safety patrols in the area over the coming days.
If you have any information that could help Police in their enquiries including any sightings of this male recently, please contact 105 by quoting file number 250924/6144.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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