Convenience Store Robbery Suspect Arrested

Tuesday, 4 February 2025 12:14

By Geoff Waterfield

Police say the robbery happened early this morning in Niagara Falls, suspect showing a gun

Didn't take police too long to make an arrest following a convenience store robbery in Niagara Falls.

They were called at around 1:30 this morning to the Busy Bee store, in the Victoria and Ryerson Crescent area.

They say a man walked in, try to steal some items, then showed a gun as he fled on foot.

Police were able to get a description, and found the suspect, then a high risk arrest was done.

50-year old Yovany Eduardo Vera Lorenzo of Niagara Falls is charged:

He has a bail hearing today.

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