NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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April 20 update:
As a result of the ongoing investigation by 1 District detectives, the suspect in this matter has been identified as a male youth. Detectives are seeking an arrest warrant for the youth.
The Youth Criminal Justice Act of Canada prohibits the Niagara Regional Police Service from identifying the male.
The detectives would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in efforts to identify the suspect.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who has information can contact detectives by calling 905-688-4111, ext. 1009964.
April 13 update:
The investigation into the April 12, 2021, TD Canada Trust bank robbery in St. Catharines remains ongoing by our 1 District – St. Catharines detectives.
The suspect may have red dye on their hands, body or clothing today. An anti-robbery red dye pack was found exploded near the scene. Anyone with red dye on themselves or attempting to pass red stained money should be reported to the police.
Anyone who has information can contact detectives by calling 905-688-4111, ext. 1009964.
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.
Original April 12 release:
On April 12, 2021, at approximately 9:30 a.m., 1 District – St. Catharines uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to a report of a bank robbery in the north end of St. Catharines.
Officers attended the TD Canada Trust bank at 364 Scott St. in St. Catharines. The initial investigation determined that an unknown male suspect had entered the bank. The suspect threatened violence to a clerk if he was not given money. The suspect received an undisclosed amount of Canadian money and ran from the bank.
When the suspect exited the bank, an anti-robbery red dye pack that was amongst the stolen money exploded. The exploded dye pack was found near the bank.
A NRPS K9 Unit attended the area but was unable to locate the suspect.
No one in the bank was physically injured.
The suspect is described as:
- Black male
- Slim build
- 5'7 feet all
- 20-30 years of age
Wearing:
- Black face covering
- Black hooded sweatshirt
- Black pants
- Black socks and flip flops
The public should be on the lookout for the suspect who may have red dyed hands or red dye on his skin. Any merchants who discover someone trying to use red dye covered money should contact the police.
This robbery remains under investigation by detectives from the 1 District detective office. Anyone with information is asked to call 905-688-4111, ext. 1009964.
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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