NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On Monday, April 22, 2024, at approximately 9 p.m., 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) attended the Cannabis Cupboard, located at 4506 Ontario Street in the Town of Beamsville, in response to a robbery.
Investigation revealed an unknown suspect entered the store brandished a suspected gun at an employee and stole an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect fled North on Ontario Street on foot.
The employee was not physically injured as a result of the incident.
An NRPS K9 Unit attended the call however they did not find the suspect.
The suspect is described as:
- Male
- White
- 5’11
- Wearing a plain blue bandana over his chin/mouth and nose, blue jacket with emblem on the left chest, blue jeans, black and white sole running shoes.
- His right hand was in his front right jacket pocket while his left hand carried a blue reusable shopping bag. The suspect wore black gloves.
The matter remains under investigation with 8 District detectives. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009383.
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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