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Bank Robbery Under Investigation by Niagara Falls Detectives – Update 2 - REWARD

The investigation by 2 District Niagara Falls detectives of the Niagara Regional Police Service into the armed robbery of a Niagara Falls bank has been ongoing since February of 2023. 

On February 23rd, 2023, at 8:01pm officers responded to the Meridian Credit Union, located at 4780 Portage Road, in the City of Niagara Falls regarding an armed robbery that just occurred.  The initial investigation determined two male suspects entered the bank, brandished a handgun, and demanded cash from the...

ADVISORY: Notice of Police Services Board Meeting on April 27, 2023

The media and public are invited to view the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Services Board on Thursday, April 27, 2023.  The public portion of the meeting will begin at 9:00 am and can be viewed live on the link Niagara Region Police Services Board - YouTube

The Board will record its meeting and will upload the link to the Board’s website for the public to access following the meeting.

The agenda for this meeting can be accessed on Tuesday, April 25...

SCAM ALERT – Driveway Repair / Replacement Scams

As we move into spring many homeowners are faced with the impact of what Niagara winters can have on their driveway.  Cracking, raised portions and salt damage may cause a homeowner to consider driveway repair or replacement. 

Driveway scammers are often unsolicited and will target unsuspecting homeowners with the practice of over promising, under quoting and unfortunately underdelivering.   

Driveway scammers often travel from door to door selling driveway paving and / or resurfacing services. In...

Scam Alert – Employment / Interest Rate Scams Hitting Niagara

Detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service are seeing an increase in the occurrence of interest rate and employment scams.

Interest Rate Scam

A suspect will contact a potential victim using the social media chat app “WhatsApp” and ask them to join a group called “Global E-Commerce” under the rouse of investing in a high interest savings account.  The interest account is promised to significant return on their invested money.  Victims are then directed to the following website domain:...

Distraction Thefts on the Rise in Niagara

Officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service are seeing a rise in distraction thefts since late February across Niagara. 10 incidents have been reported.

While there are some minor differences the general steps the distraction criminals are using are similar.  Please see below.

1. Multiple suspects (2-4) will enter larger retail stores.  They wander the store till they find a victim (often a lone older female with a purse).
2. The victim is followed around the store till they go to the register to...