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In September of 2024, 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) detectives with the Street Crime Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service began a break and enter investigation in the City of Niagara Falls and the Town of Grimsby.

Investigation revealed a male suspect had entered a Mosque, located in the area of Stanley Avenue in the City of Niagara Falls, and entered a Worship Center, in the area of North Service Road in the Town of Grimsby and stole donation money and clothes, located inside.

As a result of the investigation, detectives were able to identify the suspect responsible.

Bastien LEIFFET (28 years old) of Quebec, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Break, Enter and Commit Theft over $5000 (non-dwelling) (2 Counts)

LEIFFET was arrested by the Peel Regional Police Service where he will appear in court before being transported to the Niagara Regional Police Service.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009078.

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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