Police hunt two men after gas station kiosk robbery in St. Catharines

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Published July 19, 2023 at 4:55 pm

Ontario, Niagara Region, Welland, police, break-in, residential

Niagara Police are on the lookout for two men after a gas station kiosk was robbed last night (July 18) in St. Catharines.

Police reported that the men came into the kiosk on Glenridge Ave. near Riverview Blvd. just past 11 pm, confronting the two employees and demanding cash. One of the men assaulted an employee, causing minor injuries.

After getting the cash, the pair took off on foot southbound on Glenridge. Since then, police learned of a third accomplice who watched the door while the pair were inside demanding the cash.

Police have issued two descriptions of the men who came into the kiosk.

Suspect One is a black male, 20 to 25 years old, roughly 5-foot-10, 165 pounds, wearing a black sweatshirt with the hood up, a black mask covering his face, and black gloves.

Suspect Two is a black male, 20 to 25 years old, roughly 5-foot-9, 145 pounds, also wearing a black sweatshirt with the hood up, a black mask covering his face, and black gloves.

Area residences and local businesses are encouraged to review their surveillance footage and contact the lead detective by dialing 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009412 with any relevant information

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