Man Wanted in Motel Theft

Thursday, 5 September 2024 16:58

By Geoff Waterfield

Police say he took off with some money and cell phone in St. Catharines

There's been a robbery of a motel in the Dunlop Drive and Carlton Street area of St. Catharines.

Police got the call just before 1, this morning, to find an unknown man walked into the front lobby, about 10 minutes earlier, with a sharp object.

They say he stole an unknown amount of money from the till, and a cell phone, before walking away toward Dunlop Drive.

The employee working at the time was not hurt.

Police are looking for a man roughly 40-years old, slim build and big eyes.

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