Update 1 – PHOTOS and VIDEO- June 13, 2024
In June of 2024, detectives with 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln) began an investigation in relation to a property damage incident that occurred at the Bench Brewing Company, located at 3991 King Street in the Town of Lincoln.
Investigation revealed that on May 26, 2024, between the hours of 5:10am and 5:35am, an unidentified suspect on a dark colored ATV drove on the Bench Brewing Company property and intentionally spread a liquid that killed a large amount of grass. The cost to replace the damaged grass has been estimated at $70,000.
The suspect and the ATV that was equipped with a liquid distribution tank has been captured on surveillance video. The suspect on the ATV was observed travelling south on Maple Grove Road at approximately 5:10am and north on Maple Grove Road at approximately 5:35am.
Suspect description:
The suspect was wearing all black clothing, black helmet with a face shield. The 4-wheel ATV appears to be grey or green) with three headlights and a large liquid herbicide container/sprayer attached to the rear of it. The tank is not permanently affixed.
As a result of the continued investigation, detectives were able to obtain additional suspect photos as well as a video of the suspect on the ATV.
Detectives are asking the public to observe the attached images and assist in identifying the suspect and/or ATV owner. Residents on Maple Grove Road, John Street, and Greenlane specifically are urged to check surveillance cameras for the suspect ATV on May 26, 2024, between 4:45am and 5:45am.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009023.
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
See photos and video.
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Original Release – June 7, 2024
In June of 2024, detectives with 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln) began an investigation in relation to a property damage incident that occurred at the Bench Brewing Company, located at 3991 King Street in the Town of Lincoln.
Investigation revealed that on May 26, 2024, between the hours of 5:10am and 5:35am, an unidentified suspect on a dark colored ATV drove on the Bench Brewing Company property and intentionally spread a liquid that killed a large amount of grass. The cost to replace the damaged grass has been estimated at $70,000.
The suspect and the ATV that was equipped with a liquid distribution tank has been captured on surveillance video. The suspect on the ATV was observed travelling south on Maple Grove Road at approximately 5:10am and north on Maple Grove Road at approximately 5:35am.
Detectives are asking that residences in the area check their surveillance/dash cameras that may be of assistance.
Detectives have determined that an incident with a similar unidentified suspect occurred at the Bench Brewing Company on August 1, 2023, between the hours of 2:58am and 3:03am. The cost to repair the damaged grass in the 2023 incident was approximately $50, 000. This investigation also remains open as a suspect has not been identified.
The suspect/ATV are described as:
The suspect was wearing all black clothing, black helmet with a face shield. The 4-wheel ATV appears to be grey or green) with three headlights and a large liquid herbicide container/sprayer attached to the rear of it. The tank is not permanently affixed.
Detectives are asking the public to observe the attached images and assist in identifying the suspect and/or ATV owner.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009023.
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
See photos.
#24-58036
