NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On Jan. 20, 2021, at approximately 1:21 a.m., 2 District (Niagara Falls) uniform officers attended the 7-11 Convenience Store, located in the area of Dorchester Road and Thorold Stone Road, in the City of Niagara Falls, in regards to a robbery.
Information revealed that an unknown male had entered the store, brandished a knife at a female employee, and demanded cash.
The suspect fled the scene on foot prior to police arrival, however a successful K9 track by PSD Ranger, led officers to the suspect in a residence in the area of Crawford Street and Thorold Stone Road, in the City of Niagara Falls.
A 17-year-old male from Niagara Falls, was arrested and charged with the following offence:
- Robbery
He was held in custody with a future court date.
There were no injuries as a result of the robbery.
The Youth Criminal Justice Act of Canada prohibits the Niagara Regional Police Service from identifying the male.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, extension 1002200.
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