Offender wanted for parole breach nabbed in city

A violent offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant has been arrested in Hamilton.

Robert Andrews, 49, was arrested and remains in custody, Hamilton police said on Thursday morning.

Andrews was wanted for breaching parole and was known to frequent Hamilton, as well as Guelph, Cambridge, Barrie and London.

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) squad says Andrews is serving two years and six months for attempted murder, criminal harassment and failing to comply with probation.

Police issued an advisory about Andrews’ breach of parole Wednesday.