Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Police search for suspects connected to armed robbery in Thorold

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Niagara police are investigating after a 20-year-old man was assaulted and robbed while riding his e-bike in Thorold Tuesday night.

Police say they arrived at the scene on Summers Dr. near Confederation Ave. at 9 p.m. to find a man suffering from facial injuries.

The man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries but has since been released and continues to recover at home.

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Police say the suspect was riding an e-bike on Summers Dr. when he came upon a Hyundai sedan parked at an angle in the middle of the street.

The suspects reportedly got out of the sedan, one carrying a black handgun, and instructed the man on the e-bike to give them his wallet.

After he handed his wallet over, the pair of suspects then physically assaulted the victim for about 30 seconds before driving away.

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The first suspect is described as Black, 18-20 years old with a medium build. He was wearing a white t-shirt and shorts.

The second suspect is described as White, 18-20 years old, wearing a black balaclava and a blue hooded sweatshirt.

The pair of suspects were driving a grey, four-door Hyundai sedan.

Residents in the area are encouraged to review their surveillance footage for any suspicious activity, and those with information should contact the lead detective at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009412.

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