Hamilton Police are investigating a Sunday stabbing at a store near Main St. E and Wentworth Street.
Investigators say the suspect was stealing food and other items from the store, and was approached by an employee as he was leaving.
During that conversation, officers say the male suspect pulled out a knife and stabbed the staff member before fleeing the store on foot.
The victim’s injury is not said to be life-threatening.
Police say the suspect is a white man in his 50-60 years old, weighing between 200 and 250 pounds. He was wearing a blue baseball cap with a black/grey jacket and black or blue pants.
If you have any information that could help with the investigation, you are being asked to contact police at 905-546-4725.