2nd man arrested after break-in at St. Catharines business, firearms still missing

Niagara police have arrested a second man in connection with a break-in at a St. Catharines business two weeks ago, where six firearms were taken.

Officers say on Aug. 24, a man had broken into a business on Geneva Street near Ted Street and stole several items, including three handguns and three long guns.

Detectives located and arrested 35-year-old Pavel Braoun of St. Catharines Tuesday after officers issued a warrant for his arrest.

Brauon has been charged with offences related to breaking and entering, possessing a firearm contrary to a prohibition order, and possessing a firearm.

Brauon remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at a St. Catharines courthouse Wednesday.

Investigators arrested 54-year-old David Venketeswaran from St. Catharines at an earlier date in connection with the investigation, and charged him with possessing property obtained by crime under $5,000.

Const. Luke Lindley with Niagara Regional Police told CHCH News that the investigation remains ongoing to find the stolen firearms.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the stolen firearms is asked to contact the NRPS 1 District Street Crime Unit at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1029782.

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).

Anyone that comes across a discarded firearm should call 911 immediately and wait for officers to attend and safely handle it.

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