NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, 2 District (Niagara Falls) uniform officers were called to a gas station in the area of Drummond Rd and Morrison St in the City of Niagara Falls.
Investigation by officers with the 2 District Detective Office has found that two females were approached by a man who asked for a ride to another location. When they refused, he got inside the car and started to drive with one of the females still inside.
The male suspect then drove a short distance before stopping the vehicle and fleeing on foot. He was arrested a short distance away by uniform officers.
43-year-old Roberto Mastromatteo of British Columbia is facing the following alleged charges:
- Kidnapping - 279(1)a – CC
- Theft of motor vehicle - 333.1(1) CC
Mastromatteo is currently being held in custody pending a bail hearing on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, via video link at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse in the City of St. Catharines.
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