On Tuesday, February 15 2022, at 4:14 pm, 2 District (Niagara Falls) uniform officers attended the area of Winston Street and Warden Avenue, in the City of Niagara Falls in regards to a robbery.
Investigation revealed that a male was selling an iPhone on Facebook Marketplace when he was contacted by an unknown male.
The two males met in person, in the area of Winston Street and Warden Avenue when the buyer brandished a knife and demanded the iPhone. The male selling the iphone handed the suspect the phone. The suspect then ran eastbound on Winston Street towards Dorchester Road.
The suspect is described as:
Black male 30 years old Black hair Brown eyes
Clothing description:
Dark colored tuque Blue surgical mask Dark green winter jacket Green hooded sweatshirt Dark colored pants Carrying a duffle bag/backpack
The victim did not sustain any physical injuries as a result of the incident.
Anyone with information, who may have been in the area, or anyone who may have video surveillance is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111 ext. 1009994.