NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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On Jan. 28, 2019, uniform officers from 1 District St. Catharines responded to Karat Jewelers located in the Fairview Mall at 285 Geneva St. in response to a robbery.
Officers learned that shortly after 10 a.m., two males attended the store in an attempt to steal jewelry. One of the males brandished a hammer and used it to smash a locked glass cabinet in an attempt to access the jewelry. The store owner and a customer were able to fend off the males before they were able to obtain any items. The two suspects fled on foot. A Police Canine Unit attended the area and conducted a track without success.
Suspect 1 is described as:
• male
• black
• 18-25
• 5'9"-6'
• 160-180 lbs
• slim build
• black afro style hair
• possibly wearing a grey hoodie and blue jeans
Suspect 2 is described as:
• male
• white
• 18-25
• 5'9" - 6'
• 160-180 lbs
• slim build
• blond hair
The investigation remains ongoing by Detectives from the 1 District Criminal Investigations Branch. Anyone with information is asked to contact (905) 688-4111 ext. 1009531 or Crime Stoppers.
Information on crimes can also be submitted anonymously using Crime Stoppers of Niagara.
To leave an anonymous tip, please contact Crime Stoppers via:
Telephone - 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
Online - www.niagaratips.ca
Crime Stoppers guarantees that you will remain anonymous through any of the methods offered to provide tips. You may also be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 if the information leads to an arrest.
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