On October 2nd, 2022, at 4:16am Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers assigned to 2 District (Niagara Falls / Niagara-on-the-Lake) responded to the Shoppers Drug Mart located at 6565 Lundy’s Lane, in the City of Niagara Falls regarding a robbery that just occurred.
Upon arrival, officers learned a lone male suspect entered the store, approached a cashier, and demanded money. The suspect threatened the clerk however no weapon was seen. The suspect fled the store with an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency. The cashier sustained no physical injuries.
Detectives assigned to the 2 District Criminal Investigative Branch have assumed carriage of the investigation and are appealing to members of the public for assistance identifying the suspect, described as follows:
– Male
– White
– 6’0” tall
– 40-45 years
– Slim build
– Wearing a grey zippered coat with a logo on the left chest area
– Wearing black pants
The suspect is believed to have fled the scene east on Lundy’s Lane. Area residents and business with CCTV capabilities are encouraged to review their footage and contact the lead detective at 905-688-4111, option #3, extension #1009994 with any relevant information.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.
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Incident #22-112788