Detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service continue to investigate a series of related daytime residential break and enters in Niagara.
On May 17, 2023, two more related residential break and enters occurred in West Niagara. One incident took place on Northgate Crescent (attempted break and enter) in Lincoln. The second incident took place on Sophie Court in Grimsby. The suspects continue to target electronics, cash, and alcohol. To date there are six known related break and enters in Niagara.
The suspect vehicle related to these incidents is a newer model white Ford Expedition SUV with stolen Ontario licence plate CEXF426. The licence plate was stolen from an address on Jill Drive in Niagara Falls during the overnight hours on May 15th.
The suspects use a similar method to commit their crimes. The suspects are backing the Ford SUV into the driveways of the targeted homes. One suspect exits the Ford from the front passenger seat and knocks on the front door. The suspect waits 20-30 seconds. If there is no answer the suspect will return to the Ford and two more suspects will exit the back seat. They will then force open the front door with a shoulder or tool. The suspects remain on scene for less than five minutes before fleeing in the Ford.
Suspect 1
Black male 20-30 years old Approximately 6 feet tall Slender build Wearing a grey baseball hat, grey hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, blue jean jacket over the sweatshirt, brown dress pants, white running shoes and a blue surgical mask, and black gloves.
Suspect 2
Male 20-30 years old Slender build Wearing navy blue hooded sweatshirt with the hood up and string pulled tight, blue jeans, black shoes, and black gloves.
Suspect 3
Male 20 to 30 years old Slender build Wearing grey hooded sweatshirt with hood up, white sweatpants, grey and white shoes, and white gloves.
Suspect 4
Driver – no description available
Anyone (residents or businesses) in the area with closed circuit security cameras, doorbell video cameras, or dash cameras are asked to review their footage for suspicious activity.
Detectives from the 3 District Criminal Investigation Branch have been assigned to this investigation. Anyone with information regarding the suspects, the suspect vehicle, or the break and enters is asked to contact detectives by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009046.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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