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Police Seeking Welland Man Wanted for Uttering Threats

Photo Credit: Niagara Regional Police Services website

Officers say suspect's parole has been revoked following an incident in Welland.

Police are on the hunt for a Welland man accused of uttering threats. 

Officers say on Saturday, detectives responded to a complaint about a threat made in Welland. 

Twenty-three year old Joshua Nuziato was identified as the suspect. 

Nuziato was later seen driving in the area of Cozy Street near Crowland Avenue, and a traffic stop was conducted. 

The suspect sped away, and a brief pursuit took place, but it was called off in the interest of public safety. 

Nuziato, who is wanted for uttering threats, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and flight from police, is described as a white male with a medium build. 

He's 6'0 tall, 180, and has brown eyes, brown hair and a brown full beard. 

He has a cross symbol tattooed on his left forearm, the words "Only God Can Judge" on his chest, and "Nuziato" "Est 1998" on his right forearm. 

The suspect was on parole for previous convictions when these incidents occurred, but the parole has been revoked. 

Police believe he's driving a black two-door 2006 Infiniti G35. 

Officers say he could be armed, and anyone who spots him shouldn't approach him and call 911 immediately. 

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.

 

Photo Credit: Niagara Regional Police Services website

 

Photo Credit: Niagara Regional Police Services website

 

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