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Arrest made in Grimsby armed robbery investigation

Sean Nicholas was arrested on Thursday in Hamilton and is facing weapons-related charges
2021-08-25 Sean Nicholas Wanted (1) (1)
Sean Nicholas was arrested on Thursday in Hamilton and is facing weapons-related charges.
NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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Update 1 – Aug. 26, 2021
Detectives from the 8 District – Grimsby detective office have continued to investigate this robbery.  On Aug. 26, 2021, detectives located and arrested Sean Nicholas without incident in the city of Hamilton.

Nicholas will be held in custody in order to attend a video bail hearing to the Robert S. K. Welch Courthouse in St. Catharines on Aug. 27, 2021.

NRPS detectives would like to thank the Hamilton Police and the Provincial Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Team (ROPE).

Anyone who may have information about this incident can contact detectives 905-688-4111, extension 1025400.

Original release – Aug. 25, 2021
On Aug. 25, 2021, 8 District Grimsby uniform officers began an investigation involving a robbery with a firearm. The robbery occurred at approximately 6:15 a.m. in the area of the North Service Road and Olive Street, in the Town of Grimsby. The incident involved one victim who had been in a car with the suspect at the time of the offence. The victim was not injured.

As a result of the investigation detectives are seeking an arrest warrant for Hamilton resident Sean Nicholas (25 years old), who is currently of no fixed address. Nicholas is wanted for the criminal offences of:

  • Robbery with a firearm 344(1)(a) CC
  • Point firearm 87(1) CC
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle 94(1) CC
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order 117.01(1) CC

Nicholas’ currently location is unknown. Police are asking assistance from members of the public in locating Sean Nicholas and his vehicle, a silver 2007, two-door Honda CIVIC, Ontario licence plate CSSM464.

Nicholas is described as:

  • Male Black
  • 5’9, approximately 250 pounds
  • Brown eyes
  • Black hair

This is believed to be a targeted incident. At this time Sean Nicholas should be considered armed and dangerous. For their safety, members of the public are requested not to approach Nicholas, but rather call the police.

Anyone who may have information about this incident, or the location of Nicholas are being asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, extension 1009023.

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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