Niagara police looking to identify man in relation to stolen vehicle in Smithville

Niagara police say it is investigating a robbery that occurred in the area of Cherry Avenue and Jane Street in Smithville on Sunday Dec. 26 at around 8:15 a.m.

Investigators say a woman briefly left her running vehicle unlocked and unattended in a residential driveway.

Police say the woman then confronted a man who entered the vehicle’s driver’s seat. The woman was pushed to the ground by the man and then he stole the vehicle.

Investigators say the vehicle was last seen driving west of Cherry Avenue near Jane Street. 

Police say the woman sustained minor physical injuries. 

The stolen vehicle has not been located and is described as a 2018 white Hyundai Tucson sport utility vehicle with Ontario license plate CENL567. It has snow tires with black metal rims and may have minor scrapes on the passenger front corner and front door. 

The suspect is described as 20-30-years-old, slim build, around 5’9”, short black hair and wearing a black jacket and a black cloth facemask.  

Police say he is associated with a grey four door BMW with black rims that had been in the area prior to and during the robbery. 

Anyone with information is being asked to contact police at 905-688-4111 ext. 1009023.