UPDATE 1 – Suspicious Sudden Death in St. Catharines

Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Homicide Unit detectives continue to investigate the suspicious sudden death of an adult female in the City of St. Catharines.

At 7:00pm the scene was released and residents have been allowed to return to their homes.

There is no information to suggest an on-going risk to the public, residents, or staff within the apartment building.

Detectives ask that anyone with information contact them by calling (905) 688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009134.

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.

ORIGINAL RELEASE – January 9, 2025

Detectives are investigating following the suspicious sudden death of an adult female in the City of St. Catharines. 

At approximately 9:30am on Thursday January 9, 2025, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers were called to an apartment in the area of Church and Court Streets.

When they arrived, they discovered a 67-year-old female deceased inside the apartment.

At this time, no arrests have been made. 

There is currently a police presence in the area with Homicide detectives, along with the Forensic Services Unit (FSU) investigating. 

They are asking anyone with information to come forward by calling (905) 688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009134

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.