Grimsby Man Arrested in Armed Robbery Investigation
On Friday, October 30, 2026, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) uniform officers responded to a business on Main Street West in the Town of Grimsby for an Armed Robbery.
The investigation revealed that a male suspect attended the business and committed a robbery while armed with firearm. During the incident the suspect fired a round from the firearm. The suspect fled the scene. 8 District Criminal Investigative Bureau (CIB) took carriage of the investigation and a suspect was identified.
On Monday, November 2, 2026, the suspect was arrested with assistance from 3 District Street Crime Unit (SCU). A search incident to arrest located a loaded handgun in the suspect’s waistband.
A judicial search warrant was sought and granted for a residence on Kemp Road West in Grimsby. As a result, the following items were seized:
- 3 restricted handguns
- 1 sawed-off prohibited shotgun
- 8 unrestricted firearms
- A quantity of ammunition
37-year-old Tomasz KUSZNIER of Grimsby is charged with the following criminal offences:
- Robbery using Firearm
- Discharge Firearm Being Reckless as to the Life or Safety of Another Person
- Use of Firearm During Commission of Offence
- Careless Use of a Firearm
- Pointing a Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
KUSZNIER remains in custody and attended a bail hearing on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Robert S. K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street in St. Catharines.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at (905) 688-4111, option 3, extension 1009551.
To report a tip and remain anonymous please call 289-248-1058.
NRPS Incident #26-137402
