Two sent to hospital after St. Catharines gas store robbery

Two people were hospitalized after a break-in on Friday morning at a gas bar convenience store in St. Catharines.

Niagara police responded to St. Paul Street West near Seventh Street Louth for a robbery shortly after 4 a.m.

The investigation revealed multiple suspects forced entry into the business and were confronted by the victims, resulting in a physical altercation with the suspects fleeing the scene.

Police say one male victim was transported to an out-of-region hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A female victim was taken to local hospital with minor injuries.

The Criminal Investigation Bureau has taken over the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Niagara police at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009865.

Anonymous information can be given to Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).

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