London Man Wanted in North Bay Arrested in St. Catharines

Thursday, 18 August 2022 11:51

By Linda Morgan

Suspect located with a handgun near Montebello Park.

Niagara Regional Police have arrested a London man wanted in connection to an armed robbery in North Bay.

Police say on Tuesday, they received word from the North Bay Police Service that a wanted individual was believed to be in Niagara.

Around 9:05 a.m. yesterday. the suspect was located in the Montebello Park area in St. Catharines.

A search turned up a loaded Glock 9mm handgun.

Joshua Shirley, 26, faces numerous charges including Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Possession of a Prohibited Device.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the lead detective at 905-688-4111, option #3, extension #1009461.

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