5 District Fort Erie detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) are investigating the theft of musical instruments and equipment from a Fort Erie (Crystal Beach) restaurant.
On March 25, 2023, the complainant had been performing at the restaurant. As the complainant was loading their instruments and equipment, they were briefly left unguarded, and were stolen. The value of the stolen instruments is estimated at $9000.
Over the course of the investigation detectives were able to identify two suspects. It was determined the suspects were selling some of the stolen property online on Kijiji in Welland. Detectives from the 3 District Welland Street Crime Unit assisted by arranging a meeting to “buy” the stolen property. On March 27, 2023, detectives arrested two suspects in possession of the stolen property as they arrived to “meet” the officers. Detectives were able to locate and recover more instruments and equipment at a residence in Welland.
Jason Royce White (36 yrs.) of no fixed address has been arrested and charged with the Criminal Code offences of:
Theft Over $5000 Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Natasha Leigh Seguin (32 yrs.) of no fixed address has been arrested and charged with the Criminal Code offences of:
Theft Over $5000 Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 Fail to Comply Probation
White and Sequin were both held for a video bail hearing that took place at the Welland Courthouse on March 28, 2023.
Detectives are appealing to the public for any information regarding one of the outstanding stolen items. Before being stolen during this incident a brown suitcase covered in stickers (see photo) had traveled with the complainant and their band for decades. It has strong sentimental value. It is believed the suspects left the suitcase in Maple Park in the area of Clare Avenue near Thorold Road, in Welland between March 25 and March 27. A search of the park has not located the suitcase.
Anyone with information about the location of the suitcase or this investigation is asked to contact detectives by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009339.
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 which leads to an arrest.
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