News

The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) continues to investigate an email extortion scam that is happening in Niagara over the last 1-2 weeks. To date there have been at least 10 incidents reported although more attempts are suspected to have occurred. 

To further prevent victimization the NRPS is providing the public with the extortion email. Many of the extortion emails use the same words, the only changes being the victim’s personal information (blacked out redacted areas).

CLICK HERE to view the extortion email.

The Niagara Regional Police Service continues to search for missing male Darren Werner of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Darren Werner was reported missing on September 17, 2021, and his current whereabouts remain unknown.

This investigation remains an open missing person investigation with suspicious circumstances.

The Niagara Regional Police Service Homicide Unit continues to lead the investigation and investigators are once again appealing to anyone with information regarding Darren Werner’s disappearance to contact detectives at (905) 688 – 4111, dial option 3, extension 1009451.

The Niagara Regional Police Service is investigating a theft (shoplifting) incident from the Rexall Pharmacy in Thorold.

On June 14, 2024, at approximately 3:00pm two unknown female suspects entered the store and removed multiple items from the shelves and hid them in bags.  The suspects left the store without paying for the approximate $1000 of merchandise (skin care products).  

Further investigation has determined the same suspects have been linked to similar thefts across Southwestern Ontario and the Greater Toronto area.   Total stolen merchandise losses are believed to be over $28, 000 with at least 29 stores having been targeted.