NRPS Investigating Armed Convenience Store Robbery – St. Catharines

On April 16, 2025, at 5:15 p.m., uniform officers from 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to a report of an armed robbery at a convenience store in St. Catharines.

Officers attended the Avondale Convenience Store located at 209 Glenridge Avenue. The initial investigation determined that a lone male entered the store, selected some merchandise, and approached the counter to pay. While at the counter, the suspect pulled a black and blue handgun from his bag, pointed it at the clerk, and demanded the contents of the cash register. He then dumped the cash into a bag he was carrying and fled the store northbound on foot. The store clerk was not physically injured during the robbery.

Uniform officers, along with a NRPS Canine Unit, searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

1 District detectives have been assigned to the investigation and are being assisted by the NRPS Forensic Services Unit.

The suspect (see photos) is described as:

White male, 50–60 years old
Black hair
Thin build, average height
Large nose
Raspy voice, English-speaking with no accent

Clothing worn:

Blue Helly Hansen coat with a hood and grey stripe on the back
Black hoodie pulled up
Black Under Armour track pants
Red and white Canada scarf
Blue bowling-style bag
Black shoes

The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous as he fled the scene with a handgun. Members of the public who recognize the suspect are urged not to approach him but to immediately contact police.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009011.

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 individuals who provide information that leads to an arrest.

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