Same Suspect Robs Two Separate Stores in Port Colborne and Welland
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, at approximately 10:31 p.m., uniformed officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 6 District (Port Colborne/Wainfleet) responded to a report of a convenience store robbery in the area of Main St East and Dolphin Street in the city of Port Colborne.
Initial information provided to officers was that an unknown male suspect attended the store, brandished a knife and made a demand for cash. The suspect fled westbound on a bicycle with an undisclosed amount of cash and various other items.
No injuries were reported in this incident.
In a separate incident on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at approximately 7:20 a.m., uniform officer with the NRPS 3 District (Welland/Pelham) were called to another report of a robbery at a convenience store in the area of Southworth Street North and Lewis Street in the city of Welland.
In this incident officers were advised that an unknown male with a knife robbed the store after arriving on a bicycle. The male fled on foot along Lewis Street with a handful of stolen items.
No injuries were reported in this incident.
Detectives with the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) have taken carriage of both investigations. They believe the same male is responsible for both robberies. They describe the suspect as follows.
- Male
- White
- Age 25 to 35
- 5’11” tall
- 185lb
- Brown/black hair cut in short buzz cut
- Brown/black beard
- Beige toque
- Black winter/fall vest
- Black hooded sweater
- Black cargo pants
- Black work boots or hiking boots
Detectives are asking for anyone who recognizes the suspect, or for anyone who may have information pertaining to these robberies to contact them at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009352.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.
NRPS Incidents 26-128840 and 26-128928.
