UPDATE #2: Attempted Robbery in Wainfleet
3 District (Welland/Pelham) Criminal Investigative Branch (CIB) continue to investigate two attempted robberies that occurred at banks located in Wainfleet and Pelham. A lengthy investigation was conducted with assistance from the Toronto Police Service, Peel Regional Police Service, York Regional Police Service, and Halton Regional Police Service.
As a result of the investigation, the following criminal charges have been laid:
18-year-old Jayon BURGHER of Toronto is charged with the following criminal offences:
- Attempt to Commit Indictable Offence of Robbery
- Disguised with Intent
22-year-old Brandon BROWN of Toronto is charged with the following criminal offences:
- Attempt to Commit Indictable Offence of Robbery
BURGHER and BROWN were arrested on Monday, August 10, 2026, in Toronto and transported to Niagara to attend a bail hearing scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Robert S. K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street in St Catharines.
Detectives have linked these investigations with an attempted home invasion that occurred on January 29, 2026, in the City of Thorold. Additionally, detectives uncovered plans for a fourth robbery attempt that had not yet occurred.
A 17-year-old male has been identified as a link between these four incidents, however in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), the Niagara Regional Police Service is prohibited from releasing the identity of the accused.
The 17-year-old male is charged with the following criminal offences:
- Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence (4 counts)
The 17-year-old male is currently in custody elsewhere in Ontario for unrelated matters and will be brought to Niagara to answer to his charges on a future date.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Niagara Regional Police Service at (905) 688 4111, option 3, extension 1009746.
Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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UPDATE #1: Attempted Robbery in Wainfleet
Detectives with 3 District (Welland) Criminal Investigative Branch (CIB) continue to investigate this attempted robbery. As a result of the investigation, a 14-year-old male was identified and arrested on April 18, with assistance from the Toronto Police Service and the Peel Regional Police.
In accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), the Niagara Regional Police Service is prohibited from releasing the identity of the accused.
The accused was held for a bail hearing on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Robert S. K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street in St Catharines.
The investigation remains ongoing, and two suspects are still outstanding in this matter. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Niagara Regional Police Service at (905) 688 4111, option 3, extension 1009746.
Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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Original Media Release
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 6 District (Port Colborne/Wainfleet) uniform officers were dispatched to a bank on Highway 3 in the Town of Wainfleet for an attempted robbery.
At approximately 4:40 PM, three males with their identity concealed attended the front foyer of the bank. One of the males was brandishing a handgun, however they were unable to gain access to the bank due to security measures in place. The males then exited and fled the scene.
The suspects are described as follows:
Suspect 1: Black Male, approximately 20 years old, medium build. Wearing a black face covering, black hooded sweatshirt, black pants
Suspect 2: Black Male, approximately 20 years old, short with thin build. Wearing a black face covering, black jacket with grey inner hood, black pants, black running shoes.
Suspect 3: White Male, approximately 20 years old. Wearing a black face covering, grey hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, white shoes.
3 District Criminal Investigative Branch (CIB) has taken carriage of the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Niagara Regional Police Service at (905) 688 4111, option 3, extension 1009746.
Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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