NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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Oct. 6 update:
As a result of the investigation, detectives were able to identify three male suspects.
On Oct. 5, 2020, two suspects were arrested.
Brett M. Mclaren (29 years old) of Niagara Falls, was arrested and charged with the alleged following offence of:
• Robbery
Mclaren was released on a Form 10 - Undertaking and is expected to appear at court on Dec. 14, 2020 at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse located at 59 Church St. in the City of St. Catharines.
Michael D. Mulligan (20 years old) of Niagara Falls, was arrested and charged with the alleged following offence of:
• Robbery
Mulligan was held in custody pending a bail hearing, that is expected to take place on Oct. 6, 2020 at the Robert S.K Welch Courthouse located at 59 Church St. in the City of St. Catharines.
The third suspect is still outstanding.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Sage Diaz (18 years old) of no fixed address, for the alleged criminal offence of:
• Robbery
Diaz is described as:
• 5’10
• 170 lbs
• Medium build
• Brown eyes
• Black hair
Diaz's location is unknown; he does however, have ties to Niagara Falls.
Anyone who may have information is asked to call the NRPS (905-688-4111 - "Dispatch") or Crime Stoppers of Niagara.
Original Sept. 30 release:
On Sept. 27, 2020 at approximately 11:37 p.m., 2 District (Niagara Falls) Uniform Officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) attended the Villager Inn located on Lundy’s Lane near Kalar Road in the City of Niagara Falls in regards to a robbery.
Investigation revealed that a 49-year-old female was in a room, when two unknown males pushed their way into the room, assaulted the female and stole her belongings.
The female was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The Niagara Regional Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects.
Suspect 1
Description:
- Latino
- 5’7
- Slim Build
Clothing Description:
- Green and Black Jacket
- Black Pants
- Brown shoes with White Soles
- Hood
- Mask
- Back pack
Suspect 2
Description:
- Latino
- 5’11
- Slim Build
- Long Black Hair
Clothing Description:
- Black T-Shirt
- Black Pants
- Black Shoes
- Black and White Baseball Cap
- Medical Mask
This appears to be a targeted incident.
The matter remains under investigation by 2 District Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service.
Anyone with information, may have witnessed the event, or been in the area, is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police at 905-688-4111, dial option 4, ext. 2200.
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