NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On July 16, 2021, 1 District St. Catharines uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to a residence in the area of Maywood Avenue and Hiscott Street in St. Catharines for a report of a theft.
The initial investigation determined that the complainant had kept gold and silver bars in their home. It is believed the bars were stolen on July 14, 2021, between 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
The value of the stolen gold (nine bars) and silver (five bar) is estimated at approximately $300,000.
The gold and silver are stamped with serial numbers. The gold bars may have a serial numbers between the ranges of:
- 807850 – 807874
- 801450 – 801474
The matter was assigned to detectives from the 1 District Street Crime Unit. The investigation has been ongoing. Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, extension 1008961.
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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