NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On Saturday, at 3:08 p.m., Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers assigned to 8 District (Grimsby / Lincoln / West Lincoln) responded to an attempted robbery at Harmony Jewellers located at 37 Main St. W., in the Town of Grimsby.
Upon arrival, officers spoke with store employees who indicated three suspects entered the store carrying backpacks and wearing masks. The suspicious activity prompted employees to implement theft prevention measures prohibiting the suspects from further entry into the store. As a result, all three suspects exited the store and no items were stolen. Once outside the store the suspects linked up with a fourth male who is believed to be involved. Prior to fleeing eastbound on foot, the suspects used what is believed to be sledgehammers to break the exterior windows of the store. The three suspects were last scene entering a blue BMW x3 or x5 model. The vehicle left the area northbound on Christie Street toward the Queen Elizabeth Way.
The three suspects who entered the store are described as male, black, 16 to 18 years of age, wearing dark clothing, wearing gloves, carrying backpacks, and wearing face masks.
The store employees did not sustain any physical injuries. Damage to the exterior windows is estimated to be in excess of $5000.
Detectives assigned to the 8 District Criminal Investigative Branch have assumed carriage of the investigation. They are being supported by the Forensic Services Unit and officers assigned to 8 District uniform patrol.
Area residents and local businesses are encouraged to review their surveillance footage and contact the lead detective by dialing 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009341 with any relevant information.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.
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