NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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Aug. 11 update:
As a result of the ongoing investigation by detectives with 1 District (St. Catharines), additional photographs of suspect 1 have been obtained.
Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of either suspect can contact detectives at 905-688-4111, ext. 1009482.
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.
Original Aug. 9 release:
On Aug 9, 2021 at approximately 12:30 a.m., 1 District – St. Catharines uniform officers responded to Gales Gas Bar located at 157 Collier Road South, Thorold for a report of an armed robbery.
Officers arrived on scene and investigation determined that two males had just entered and robbed the gas station while brandishing a firearm. The suspects fled the area on foot prior to officer’s arrival with an undisclosed amount of money and lottery tickets. No staff members or customers were physically injured during the robbery.
Detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying the two suspects.
Suspect 1 is described as:
• Male
• White
• Medium build
Clothing description:
• Grey baseball cap
• Grey mask
• Short sleeve button up shirt with red and blue stripes
• Grey pants
• Black and white Adidas running shoes
Suspect 2 is described as being:
• Male
• Medium build
Clothing description:
• Black baseball cap with a red bandana underneath
• Black bandana covering face
• Long sleeve white shirt with blue stripes
Anyone who may have closed circuit security cameras (residents or businesses), doorbell video cameras, or dash cameras are asked to review their footage for suspicious activity between the period of 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 8, 2021 and 1 a.m. on Aug. 9, 2021.
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.
Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect can contact detectives at 905-688-4111, ext. 1009482.
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