NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On April 4, 2024, at 7:32 p.m, the Niagara Regional Police Service responded to a report of a robbery in the area of Municipal Drive in the Town of Fort Erie.
5 District (Fort Erie) uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) attended the scene and located the victim.
Upon arrival it was determined a 15-year-old victim had approached by three youths. The youths had concealed their identity and made a demand for property belonging to the victim. A weapon was produced while making this demand.
Uniform officers obtained a description and located the suspects a short distance from the scene and took them into custody.
The 5 District Detective office proceeded to take carriage of the investigation.
Investigation determined one of the youths was responsible for a prior robbery.
A 13-year-old male has been arrested and charged with the criminal offences:
- robbery (two counts)
- disguise with intent
A 14-year-old male has been arrested and charged with the criminal offences:
- robbery
- disguise with intent
A 12-year-old male has been arrested and charged with the criminal offences:
- robbery
Two of the accused were held in custody for a bail hearing at the Robert S. K. Welch Courthouse in St. Catharines on April 05, 2024.
The remaining accused was released on a Promise to Appear (Form 10) with a future court date.
The identities of the accused are not being released as per the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
No physical injuries were sustained by the victim.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 100-9339.
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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