Niagara police investigate after $8K in cash, multiple electronics stolen during break-ins

Niagara police are investigating after more than $8,000 in cash and numerous electronics were stolen from two stores in St. Catharines.

Officers were alerted to a break and enter at the uBreakiFix phone and electronic repair store on Fourth Ave. around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Police learned a grey sedan had pulled up to the front of the store and a male passenger wearing a dark-coloured hooded sweatshirt and a mask got out of the vehicle.

He then broke the glass to gain access to the building and stole multiple items and cash once inside.

The man fled the area before officers arrived on scene.

Investigators believe the same person is responsible for another break and enter at an electronics store in St. Catharines about 30 minutes later.

Police say someone broke into the Metro Cell store on Glendale Ave. and stole more than $8,000 in cash, as well as several iPhones and cameras.

The thief then fled the area in a grey sedan heading eastbound on Glendale Ave. toward the northbound ramp of Highway 406.

Anyone with information that could help police identify the suspect is asked to contact investigators at 905-688-4111, ext. 1009461.