NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On Friday, February 16, 2024, at approximately 2:00pm, 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the CIBC Bank located at 6225 Huggins Street in the City of Niagara Falls for a robbery.
Information was that a male suspect had entered the CIBC bank, brandished a black handgun, and demanded money. The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect was last seen travelling on foot.
There were no physical injuries in relation to the incident.
As a result of the investigation, detectives were able to identify the suspect.
The suspect was last known to be in the City of St. Catharines and his current whereabouts are unknown at this time.
Stephane Smith is currently wanted for the following:
- Robbery using a firearm
- Utter Threats
Smith is described as:
- Male
- White
- Unshaven
- Heavy set, 230lbs
- 5’ 8”
Clothing description:
- Black coat
- Black pants
- Black rimmed glasses
- Dark cross body bag
- Flat cap Hat
2 District Detectives have taken carriage of the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext.
1007730.
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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Members of the public are asked to contact police if they see Smith. Please do not approach Smith as he is considered armed and dangerous.
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