Caught on Camera

Offence:

Theft over $5,000

Incident#:

24-7586

Location:

Niagara Falls

Synopsis: On Monday, January 22nd, 2024 at approximately 3:00pm, a suspect, shown in the photo, attended a residence and committed theft of an expensive Rolex watch.

Suspect: 

Male, White, 40-50yrs, Wearing a black jacket with grey hood and black baseball cap.

Date Entered:

August 14th, 2024

Offence:

Break and Enter and Theft

Incident #

24-53262

Location:

Niagara Falls

Synopsis:

2 suspects attended a residence in the area of Domenic Cr, NF, in a grey CRV, entered the rear yard, smashed the kitchen glass door, and entered the home. The suspects stole multiple pieces of jewelry.

Suspects:

#1: White, female, 40-45, red hair in a ponytail and glasses, wearing an orange shirt and carrying a pizza pizza bag.

#2: 5'10", wearing a black hoodie and black pants and gloves.

#3: 5'8", wearing a black hoodie and black pants and gloves.

Date entered: June 7, 2024

Offence:

Fraud under $5,000

Incident:

24-18351

Location:

St Catharines

Synopsis:

The suspect entered the store and bought a item with an unknown debit card.  He returned hours later and returned the item in the original box without issue. A short time later it was noticed that the box had been opened and the item replaced with similar weight and sealed to look like it was not opened.

Suspect:

Male White 18-30 years of age, 6'0-6'3 ft, thin build, 170 lbs, thin medium sized roundish face, light scruff on chin, moustache-thin, facial hair black, arms are covered however probably has sleeved tattoos as there are a lot of tattoos on both hands. Wearing a black (backwards) ballcap hat, black hooded sweatshirt, grey jogging pants.

Date Entered:

2024.03.28

 Suspect #1:

Suspect #2 

Offence: 
Theft Under

Theft Over

Incident:
23-116710

23-116712

Location:
Niagara Falls

Synopsis

The pictured males attended a local retailer and stole several tools. Suspect #1 attended the same store twice. Suspect #2 was involved in the second theft.

Suspect 1:

 Male, approx. 30 years old,  slim build.

Suspect 2:

Male, aprox. 25-30 years old, slim build. 

Entered:
2023.11.15

Offence: 

Theft

Incident:

23-16127

Location:

St Catharines

Synopsis:

The pictured female attended a retail location, committing a theft of a cell phone that was left on the check out counter.

Suspect:

Female, black, approximately 27 years of age, wearing a long black coat with two braids in her hair.

Date Entered:

2023.02.27

Offence: 

Mischief 

Incident:

22-141207

Location:

Welland

Synopsis:

The pictured male is believed to have caused damage to seven vehicles in a parking lot by puncturing the tires. 

Suspect:

Male, white, approximately 18-30 years of age, wearing a black baseball cap with an unidentified white logo on it and writing on the back of it, a tan-coloured contractor type work vest, a black sweater underneath, a black bandana of sorts over his face to obscure his identity, black and grey winter gloves, black pants, and black and white shoes

Date Entered:

2023.01.06

Offence:

Trespass by Night

Incidents: 

Multiple

Locations:

Multiple locations in Niagara-on-the-Lake and 

throughout the Niagara Region

Synopsis:

During the months of April, May June and July; and now again overnight Sept 14/15, 2022 there have been multiple reports of water bottles, containing an unknown yellow liquid (not explosive) being left on residential properties (back yards, decks, etc). Most incidents occur in the cover of darkness during early morning hours.

Police are attempting to identify the suspect and owner of the suspect vehicle. 

Detectives do not have investigative information to suggest that these water bottles are tied to break and enters or used as markers.

Suspect:  description is vague - believed to be Male, white, in his 20's, approx 5'10, thin to medium build

Suspect vehicle: grey 4 door sedan, possibly a Honda Civic

Date entered: 

2022.09.16

Offence: 

Break and Enter x3

Incident: 

22-68315

22-68247

22-59135

Location:

Two Niagara Falls Apartment buildings entered

Synopsis:

June 3rd and twice on June 24th the pictured male entered  apartment building storage lockers; in one instance he stole an orange 2021 Cannondale Topstone bicycle

Suspect Description:

Male, dark complexion, bald (or shaved head), 25-35 yrs - different clothing in each 

Date Entered:

2022.07.25 

Offence: 

Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle

Incident: 

22-55414

Location:

Clifton Hill & Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls

Synopsis:

May 25th at 8:52 pm the pictured suspect was driving an ATV in the above area in a reckless and dangerous manner; driving on sidewalks and weaving in and out of traffic. The ATV was last seen in the area of Queen Street and St Lawrence Avenue in Niagara Falls.

Suspect description:

Male, White, wearing a black motorcycle helmet, beige cargo shorts and a black sweater

Vehicle:  unplated red 4 wheel ATV

Date Entered:

2022.05.27

Offence:

Break and Enter Commit Theft

Incident:

22-1325

Location:

Niagara on the Lake

Synopsis:

 January 3rd at approximately 11:52 pm the pictured suspects smashed a window to a church under construction and stole lighting equipment.

Suspect descriptions:

#1 - Male, white, 25-35 years, 5'10, 160 lbs, wearing a black toque, black shoes, black winter coat and camouflage cargo pants.

#2 - Male, white, 25-35 yrs, 5'10, 160 lbs, wearing a black toque, black shoes, light grey winter coat, tan casual pants

Date Entered:

2022.03.31

Offence:

Shoplifting Under $5000

Incident:

21-104626

Location:

Niagara Falls

Offence:

September 12, 2021 the pictured male stole liquor from a local LCBO.

Suspect description:

Male, white, 50-60 years, 5'4, grey and black short spiked hair, blue t-shirt, knee length American flag shorts, blue mask, brown sandals, brown watch, carrying an empty Frescho shopping bag

Date added:

2021.12.16

Offence:

Theft Under (Shoplifting) x2

Incident:

21-96646 /

21-96590

Location:

Niagara Falls

Synopsis:

On August 25th and August 29th the pictured female attended a Niagara Falls LCBO and stole liquor.

Suspect Description:  Female, White, 60's, blonde hair, 5'5, 160 lbs

Date Added:

2021.10.06

Offence:

Theft of Motor Vehicle

Incident:

21-83085

Location:

Niagara Falls

Synopsis:

July 31st 2021 a male and female stole a vehicle from a hotel parking lot.  A photo was captured of the female suspect.

Suspect descriptions:

#1 - Female, white, 25-35 years, 152 cm (5'0), medium build, long straight hair, wearing a hooded sweatshirt, dark spandex pants, running shoes, and a headband

#2 - (no photo) Male, white, 25-35 years, 175 cm (5'09), 95 kg (210 lbs), medium build, wearing a baseball cap, hooded sweatshirt, shorts and running shoes

Date added: 

2021.09.15

Offence:

Shoplifting Under $5000

Incident:

21-81750

Location:

Welland

Synopsis:

On July 29 at 3:23 PM, the pictured female attended a local LCBO and stole bottles of liquor.

Description:

Female, white, 30-40 yrs, 5'8" in height, dirty blonde hair, med length, black running shoes with pink trim, carrying a large brown purse/bag

Date added:

August 5, 2021

Offence:

Theft

Incident:

21-53120

Location:

St Catharines

Synopsis:

Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 1130 hrs a male stops out front of a house, gets out of the vehicle and steals a planter described as a light blue (almost aqua) colour with handles on either side which appeared to be in the shape of an eggshell. It did have soil and flowers in it and the approximate value was estimated at $50.00.

Suspect descriptions:

The driver and sole occupant was a tall, slender, white male with brown hair wearing a baseball hat, a dark hooded sweater, blue jeans, a pair of sandals, and wearing gloves.

Vehicle Description:

Four door silver vehicle.

Date added:

2021.06.09

Offence:

Break and Enter

Incident:  

21-45993

Location:

Niagara Falls

Synopsis:

Suspect threw a rock through the glass door of a local store and stole several items

Suspect description:

Male, white, 5'7, medium build, dark goatee / facial hair, wearing a dark green / olive vest, grey long sleeve shirt, black Adidas pants, dark colour running shoes

Date Added:

2021.05.19

Offence:

Shoplifting

Incident: 

2021-35810

Location:

Niagara Falls

Synopsis:

The pictured male attended a local pharmacy and stole $3500 in perfume and fragrances.

Suspect description:

Male, white, dark hair, dark eyebrows, black baseball cap under a marine blue hooded jacket with reflector stripes along arm, dark pants, black shoes, blue medical mask

Date added:

2021.05.06

Offence:

Shoplifting

Incident:

2021-31145

Location:

Niagara Falls

Synopsis:

The pictured male attended a local pharmacy and stole $600 worth of skin care products

Suspect desc:

Male, white, 5'10, medium build, scruffy beard, black jacket, black baseball hat, blue jeans and brown shoes

Date added:

2021.04.13

Offence:

Fraud

Incident:

2021-12541

Location:

Niagara Falls

Synopsis:

Male attended a bank and cashed a fraudulent cheque

Suspect desc: 

M/W, 30-40 years, rough complexion, wearing a dark puffy jacket with fur on the hood, dark hat, aviator style sunglasses

Date added:

2021.03.11

Offence:

Theft / Mischief

Incident:

2021-20000

Location:

Niagara Falls

Synopsis:

Male and female suspects damaged vending machines and stole coin

Suspect desc: 

#1 - M/W, 30-40 yrs, tall, thin, black toque with cursive writing; black face mask; black winter jacket.

#2 - F/W, 30-40 years, average build, black toque, eyeglasses, black face mask, dark winter jacket, with brown fur trimmed hood

Date added:

2021.03.10

Offence:

Shoplifting

Incident:

2021-13859

Location:

Niagara Falls

Synopsis:

Male attended a local LCBO and stole alcohol

Suspect desc:  Male, white, 20-40 years, 5'8, 180 lbs, black canvas coat, grey hooded sweatshirt with a navy & army green striped crew neck sweater under, black jeans, black and white Adidas running shoes, baseball hat (with orange peak), dark green toque, carrying a green reusable shopping bag

Date added:

2021.03.04 

Offence:

Break and Enter

Incident:

2021-17915

Location:

Niagara Falls

Synopsis:

Male entered a home undergoing renovations and stole various hand tools

Suspect desc:  Male, white, 5'10, med build, red facial hair, black coat, tan cargo style pants

Date added:

2021.03.02 

Offence:

Robbery

Incident:

2021-1362

Location:

St Catharines

Synopsis:

The pictured female was caught shoplifting meat on January 5, 2021 from a grocery store after paying for some smaller items but not the meat in her reusable shopping bag.  When she was approached by loss prevention staff and they identified themselves, the suspect sprayed the loss prevention officer directly in their right eye with what they believed to be pepper spray before any other interaction could take place.  She subsequently fled the scene and was not located.

Date added:

2021.01.21