NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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Since March of 2020, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) has been investigating a series of commercial break and enters throughout the Region of Niagara involving two male suspects using a stolen Dodge Caravan.
On April 20, 2020, officers arrested 41-year-old Kevin Boutilier of Niagara Falls. He is charged with the alleged Criminal Code of Canada offences of:
• Break, enter and commit place other than a dwelling. Sec. 348(1)(b)CC (five counts)
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. Sec. 355(a)CC
• Mischief under $5,000. Sec. 430(4)CC (six counts)
• Attempt break, enter and with intent place other than a dwelling. Sec. 348(1)(a)CC
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000. Sec. 355(b)CC
• Fail to comply with Probation Order. Sec 733.1(1)CC
The charges are in relation to 12 incidents in the communities of Fort Erie, Thorold, Niagara Falls and Welland.
The investigation was a collaborative effort by NRPS detectives and uniform officers from our 1 District – St. Catharines, 2 District – Niagara Falls, 3 District – Welland, 5 District – Fort Erie offices and the Forensic Services Unit.
The investigation into the identity of the second male suspect is ongoing. The suspect is a white male with a medium build.
Officers have located and seized the Dodge Caravan. The van had been stolen from the Hamilton area on March 3, 2020.
Officers are holding a scene at a Niagara Falls hotel in the area of Lundy's Lane and Montrose Road pending the execution of a search warrant.
Boutilier is being held for a video bail hearing that is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, 9555.
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