Niagara police seek man after a robbery in St. Catharines

Niagara police is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man in connection to a robbery at a gas station in St. Catharines.

Police say the robbery happened on Wednesday at around 6:45 a.m. on Welland Ave. near Neilson Ave. in the Canadian Tire gas station.

The man entered the store and demanded money from the clerk. Officers say he threatened the clerk with a knife, but the knife was not seen.

According to police, he received an undisclosed amount of money and fled the area.

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Investigators describe the man as White, around 40 to 45-years-old, five-foot-three and scruffy/unshaven face.

He was last seen wearing a dark blue winter jacket, black toque, light coloured pants, and white shoes.

Anyone who may recognize the suspect or have information about this robbery is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009412.

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