Welland Man Arrested in Elder Fraud Investigation

On Friday, February 6, 2026, the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 3 District (Welland/Pelham) Criminal Investigative Branch (CIB) responded to a residence in the area of Sixth Street in the City of Welland for reports of a male defrauding a vulnerable elderly victim.

Investigation revealed that a male suspect had completed trivial tasks for the victim, and was able to convince the victim that he was a friend / relative. He used the opportunity to transport the victim via taxi to the bank, and the victim withdrew cash that was provided to the suspect. This occurred on approximately five separate occasions before neighbours confronted the male on the sixth occasion and contacted police.

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 3 District uniform officers arrested 47-year-old Jason JACOBS for the following criminal offences:

• Fraud Under $5000
• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000
• Uttering Threats

JACOBS remains in custody and is scheduled to attend a bail hearing on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse, located at 59 Church Street in St. Catharines. 

The Niagara Regional Police Service wishes to thank members of the public that were able to assist in bringing this investigation to a successful conclusion.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at (905) 688-4111, option 3, extension 1009487.

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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