Police Search for Teenage Suspect Following Attempted Robbery

Wednesday, 11 December 2019 13:29

By Marcie Culbert

Police are on the lookout for a teenage boy, as they investigate an attempted robbery in St. Catharines.

The NRP says it happened in the Welland Ave and Catherine Street area last night.

The victim was not hurt and the culprit got away before police arrived.

The suspect is described as a white man, about 16 to 17-years-old, standing at about 5'8" with a thin build.

He was wearing dark clothing and a dark baseball cap. Police say he was also riding a mountain bike at the time.

Anyone with information should contact Niagara Regional Police by calling 905-688-4111, dial option 3, and use badge number 9412.

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