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High-risk police arrest in Niagara Falls variety store robbery

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Niagara police undertook a high-risk arrest today and charged a local resident in a Busy Bee Food Mart robbery in which he brandished a gun.

The incident happened early this afternoon at 5203 Victoria Ave in the Falls.

The suspect attempted to steal some items from the store and waved a gun as he fled the scene on foot.

Responding officers were able to get a description of the man, closed off a perimeter around the area, and made the arrest.

Yovany Eduardo Vera Lorenzo, 50, of Niagara Falls was arrested and charged with robbery and uttering threats.

Anyone with information relating to the case is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009639.

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