NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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Detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service are investigating two theft incidents that occurred at jewelry stores in St. Catharines and Welland.
On Nov. 27, 2024, at 5:41pm 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers responded to Kavar Jewellers located in Pen Centre in St. Catharines. The initial investigation determined that a lone male suspect entered the store and asked to look at jewelry. When the male was given access to the jewelry, he suddenly ran from the store stealing jewelry.
On Nov. 27, 2024, at 6:13pm 3 District (Welland/Pelham) uniform officers responded to Tianna’s Jewelry located in the Seaway Mall in Welland. The investigation determined that a lone male had entered the store asking to look at jewelry. When the male was given access to the jewelry, he ran from the store stealing jewelry.
The same suspect was involved in both incidents.
The suspect (See photos) is described as:
- Male
- 18-25 years
- Clean shaven
- Long black curly hair
No suspect vehicle as been identified.
The Niagara incidents are believed to have been committed by the same suspect in a similar Stratford, Ont. incident on Nov. 26, 2024 (CLICK HERE). The suspect may be active in other areas of Ontario too.
The investigation has been assigned to the 3 District detective office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009215.
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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