St. Catharines man charged in Canadian Tire gas station robbery

Niagara police have arrested and charged a 48-year-old man in connection with a robbery at a gas station last month.

Officers say the incident happened on Dec. 28 around 6:45 a.m. at the Canadian Tire gas station on Welland Ave. near Neilson Ave. in St. Catharines.

Investigators say the man demanded money from the clerk and threatened them with a knife that was not seen.

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He received an undisclosed amount of money and fled the area.

Police arrested and charged Daniele Roberto Sforza of St. Catharines with robbery and failing to comply with a probation order.

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009412.