60-year-old man wanted for break-in at Niagara retirement home

Niagara Regional Police Service is on the lookout for a man wanted for a series of break-ins at a retirement building in Welland.

Reports were first received on June 9 of a break and enter incident at the building.

Through surveillance footage, officers determined that the suspect entered the property at 12:05 p.m. and entered six unoccupied resident rooms over a 20 minute period.

The suspect fled on foot after being confronted by staff members.

An 18-inch gold chain necklace and one cell phone have been reported as stolen.

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Police say they have identified the suspect as 60-year-old Russell John White of Niagara Falls.

White faces four charges in connection with the case, including multiple counts of break and enter and failure to comply with a probation order.

Officers say White has not been taken into custody and is currently wanted for the charges laid.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of White is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service Communications Unit at 905-688-4111.

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