Police seek man wanted in attempted St. Catharines business robberies

Niagara police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of attempting to rob two businesses in St. Catharines Tuesday.

Officers were called around 8:45 a.m. to the area of Scott Street and Nihan Drive for a report of a robbery.

Investigators discovered a man allegedly demanded money from a pair of businesses. He then fled the area when they refused to give him the money.

Police describe the suspect as a white man who is five-foot-eight tall and has a medium build.

He was wearing a black balaclava, black and white checkered jacket, grey hooded sweater, green pants, red running shoes, blue backpack, and black and white gloves at the time of the incidents.

Anyone with further information regarding these attempted robberies is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009964.

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).

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