Update 1 – Arrest – June 27, 2024
As a result of the investigation, detectives with 8 District (Grimsby) were able to identify one of the two suspects.
On June 27, 2024, the suspect was arrested.
A 16 year old male from Grimsby, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following offence:
Mischief Over $5,000
The 16 year old male was released on a Form 10-Undertaking with a future court date.
The Youth Criminal Justice Act of Canada prohibits the Niagara Regional Police Service from releasing the identity of the youth.
The investigation remains on-going as detectives believe there is still one outstanding suspect.
The suspects are described as:
Suspect 1:
Male White Between the ages of 15-20yrs Thin build No facial hair Wearing a light green or beige aviator hat with white or light-colored flaps, dark blue or black zip up sweater with a grey shirt underneath and black pants Had a black backpack with a white or grey front panel
The suspects were in the area of Coronation Park located at 1 Elms Street in Grimsby between 2:00AM and 3:00AM on June 15, 2024.
Detective are asking the public to contact police or crime stoppers with any information or CCTV footage from the area.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009747.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling (tel:1-800-222-8477). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
Original Release – June 17, 2024
On Saturday June 15, 2024 at approximately 6:45am, 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln) uniform officers attended the Grimsby Lions Coronation Park located at 1 Elm Street in the Town of Grimsby in regards to a property damage call.
Investigation revealed that multiple lampposts and flower planters were damaged and barricades were moved sometime overnight between June 14, 2024 – June 15, 2024.
8 District detectives have taken carriage of the investigation.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009747.
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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