Failed auto theft attempt caught on camera after Grimsby home invasion

Owners of a home in Grimsby managed to record a home invasion that nearly resulted in their cars being stolen.

Niagara police were called to the home on Winston Road and Kelson Avenue North early Thursday morning.

Police say they are searching for six people they believe are involved in the break-in.

The initial investigation revealed that the front glass door of the home was smashed with a hammer, allowing the group of thieves to enter the house.

Once inside, they confronted the homeowner and demanded the keys to the cars parked in the driveway.

The group was able to access the vehicles, but was unable to steal them thanks to secondary anti-theft measures installed by the owners.

They left the area before police arrived, and managed to make off with the car keys.

Investigators say no injuries were reported.

Officers describe the thieves as follows:

Person 1

• Black man, heavy build
• Wearing grey sweatpants with a single black stripe down the sides, black hooded sweater with the hood up, black and white shoes
• Carrying a hammer

Person 2

• Asian man, light build
• Wearing black sweatpants, red casual shoes, grey t-shirt, ski mask
• Tattoo on his left bicep and forearm

Person 3

• White man, light build
• Wearing grey hooded sweater, grey sweatpants, bandana covering lower half of face

Person 4

• Man, light build
• Wearing grey hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, black shoes, gloves, bandana covering whole face

Person 5

• Man, light build
• Wearing grey hooded sweatshirt, bandana covering whole face, grey sweatpants, black shoes, gloves

Person 6

• Believed to be the driver
• No description obtained

Detectives are asking community members to check their home security systems for video of any suspicious vehicles in the area on Thursday.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009023.

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