Niagara Police are investigating an attack on a youth victim who had a pair of athletic shoes stolen off his feet, according to a news release.
On June 25 at 10 p.m. officers responded to a report of a robbery in Niagara Falls. Police determined that about 90 minutes earlier the victim and a friend were at Mount Carmel Park when they were approached by a group of four teens, two males and two females, who demanded the victim give up his shoes. When he refused he was kicked and punched by one of the male teens, the release said, and his Nike Air Force Ones were taken. All four suspects ran from the area.
Suspect 1
- White male
- Light coloured hair
- Approximately 5-foot-8
- 13 – 18 years old
- Thin build, narrow facial features
- Wearing a sweatshirt with his hood pulled up, long pants, and Air Force One shoes.
Suspect 2
- White male
- Dark coloured longer hair
- Approximately 5-foot-8
- 13 – 18 years old
- Heavier build
- Wearing a sweater and long pants with his hood pulled up.
The identity of the four suspects is unknown.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating detectives by calling 905-0688-4111, option 3, extension 1007730.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
Any residents or businesses in the area with closed circuit security cameras, doorbell video cameras, or dash cameras are asked to review their footage for suspicious activity for the period between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. on June 25.
