NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
*************************
On June 9, 2020, 3 District (Welland) uniform officers, attended the Welland Hospital at 63 Third Street in the City of Welland in relation to a theft of a bag from an ambulance.
The initial investigation revealed that a Niagara Emergency Medical Service ambulance was parked unoccupied in the ambulance parking bay at the hospital. An unknown male, opened the rear door and stole a medicine bag from inside the ambulance.
The suspect left the area on foot.
The suspect is described as:
- Male, white, 20-30 years old
Clothing description:
- Toque
- Roots long sleeve shirt
- Blue jeans
- Carrying a black backpack
The medical bag is described as:
- Red with yellow zippers
- Two handles, both say "medicine"
- "Stat Packs" written on the front
The medication bag has various medications used to treat acute medical conditions, which could cause serious harm if injected or ingested. There were no narcotics in the bag.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information, or may have witnessed this event is asked to call 905-688-4111.
Crime Stoppers of Niagara - Members of the public who wish to provide anonymous information can do so by contacting Crime Stoppers of Niagara. Information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
**************************
