Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 3 District (Welland/Pelham) detectives are investigating a violent robbery that occurred in Pelham during the early morning hours of March 1, 2024.
On March 1, 2024, at 2:33am 3 District uniform officers responded to the Shoppers Drug Mart on Highway 20 in Pelham. Officers met with two male victims who had been in the store conducting overnight cleaning. One of the male victims was not injured. The second male victim was suffering from serious but nonlife threatening injuries. Niagara Emergency Medical Services paramedics attended the scene, and the victim was transported to a local hospital.
The initial investigation determined that two unknown masked male suspects had caused damage and forced their way into the store. Once inside the suspects confronted the victims. The injured victim was physically assaulted. The suspects then smashed cabinets using a hammer, stole perfume, and fled from the store.
An NRPS K9 Unit attended the scene however was not able to locate the suspects.
Suspect 1
Male Approximately 6’4″ feet tall Medium build
Wearing:
Blue parka jacket with hoody over his head Black pants Armed with a hammer.
Suspect 2
Male
Wearing:
All black clothing Red hoodie over his head
An approximate damage and stolen items value is not yet available.
This is an active investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009077.
Members of the public who wish to supply 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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