NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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On Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 at approximately 1:40 a.m., 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Victoria Avenue and Ryerson Crescent in the City of Niagara Falls for a robbery.
Investigation revealed a male suspect entered the Busy Bee at this location, attempted to steal items from the store then brandished a gun as he fled from the store on foot.
Officers arrived on scene quickly and were able to obtain a description of the male. A perimeter was established and as a result officers were able to locate the male suspect, where a high risk arrest was conducted.
Yovany Eduardo Vera Lorenzo (50 years old) of Niagara Falls was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Use of imitation firearm during flight after commission of an offence
- Robbery
- Uttering Threats
VERA was held in custody pending a bail hearing that is expected to take place on Feb. 4, 2025 at the Robert S.K Welch Courthouse located at 59 Church S.t in the City of St. Catharines.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009639.
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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