NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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On Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 1:39 p.m., 1 District (St. Catharines) uniform officers attended the area of Church Street and Court Street in the City of St. Catharines in regards to a theft.
Investigation revealed an unknown female attended a residence in the area of Church Street and Court Street and knocked on an elderly couples door. The female stated she had a family medical emergency and needed to call 911. The couple allowed the female into their home.
After a brief telephone conversation the female requested $10 for a taxi. Confused but acting in good faith, the couple agreed. When the couple provide the female money, [it is alleged that] she reached into a plastic cup of Canadian currency, and pulled out multiple bills. Then when confronted, the female threw some money on a table and fled.
As a result of the investigation, officers were able to identify a female suspect.
On April 9, 2021, the suspect was arrested.
Susan Peacock, 47 years old of Welland, was arrested and charged with the following offence of:
• Theft under $5,000
Peacock was released on a form 10 – undertaking with a future court date.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111 ext. 1004322.
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