NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at approximately 3:05am, 1 District (St. Catharines) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) attended the Gales Gas Bar, located at 235 St Paul Street W, in the City of St. Catharines, in regards to a robbery.
Investigation revealed that two males entered the gas bar and presented a firearm. The suspects were able to collect cash and items from the store before they fled on foot, southbound on Louth Street.
At approximately 3:40 a.m., 2 District (Niagara Falls) uniform officers attended the Circle K, located at 8267 Thorold Stone Road, in the City of Niagara Falls, for reports of a robbery.
Information received was that two males had entered the store, once again presenting a firearm, demanding cash and items from the store.
Both suspects, fled the scene on foot prior to officers arriving on scene.
As a result of the ongoing investigation, detectives with 2 District and 1 District, were able to identify the two male suspects responsible for both robberies.
On Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, one of the suspects was arrested.
Andrew Windsor (31 years old) of St. Catharines, was arrested and charged with the following offences of:
- Robbery (firearm)
- Disguised with intent
- Pointing a firearm
- Possession of a weapon
- Carry concealed weapon
- Fail to comply with probation order
- Fail to comply with probation order
- Disobey court order
Windsor was held in custody and was expected to appear at court on Dec. 10, 2020 at the Robert S.K Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street, in the City of St. Catharines.
Austin Horner (20 years old) of no fixed address, is still outstanding and wanted for the following charges:
- Robbery
- Disguised with intent
- Possession of a weapon
- Carry concealed weapon
- Possession of property obtained by crime
- Fail to comply with release order
- Fail to comply with probation order
Horner is described as being:
- White
- 5’10
- 180 lbs
- Slender
- Short brown hair
Horner’s whereabouts are unknown, however he has ties to St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, dial option 3, 1009994.
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