On May 29, 2025, at 4:35 p.m., uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 6 District (Port Colborne/Wainfleet) office responded to a robbery call in the Town of Wainfleet.
Officers attended the Meridian Credit Union on Highway 3. The initial investigation determined that three masked, unidentified suspects entered the bank while brandishing weapons. One suspect was armed with a handgun, and another carried an edged weapon similar to a machete. Detectives are continuing to investigate whether a second firearm was used by the suspects during the robbery.
The suspects demanded and received an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the bank. They were seen entering a white Honda Civic, believed to be stolen, and driving northbound on Highway 3.
No bank employees or customers were physically harmed during the incident.
All three suspects were similar in appearance. They were described as male, thin build, wearing dark clothing, skeletal masks, and gloves. Witnesses noted the suspects spoke with accents.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009287.
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