CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Male robbed at gunpoint at his St. Catharines home

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Published December 28, 2021 at 4:14 pm

Officers are investigating an armed robbery that took place in St. Catharines this morning (Dec. 28).

The incident took place around 7:19 a.m., when a male in his 30s left his residence in the Ernest Street and Dorothy Street area to go to work.

The male noticed a car stop in front of his house and a person get out, but thought nothing of it and turned to go back into his house.

“A suspect armed with a black pistol confronted the victim at his doorway and demanded the keys to his blue 2006 Land Rover – Range Rover Sport that was parked in the driveway,” said police. “During the confrontation the suspect struck the victim with the pistol.”

Police say the victim gave the keys to the suspect, who threw them to a second suspect.  The second suspect then stole the Land Rover and left the area towards Dorothy Street.

The suspect armed with the pistol is believed to have left the area in the suspect vehicle.

suspect vehicle photo

The robbery was captured on video. (Video contains profanity, Viewer discretion is advised):

 

Police say the victim was not injured, and his family was asleep and unharmed during the incident.

Both suspects are described as white males, 18-25 years old, approximately 5’10” tall with a slim build, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, black shoes, a black satchel strapped across the torso, and a black balaclava mask. The first suspect was carrying a black handgun.

masked robbery suspect

masked robbery suspect

The victim’s stolen SUV is a blue 2006 Land Rover – Range Rover Sport with Ontario licence plate is CRVD937.

stolen vehicle

“Detectives believe this was a random incident,” said police.

Residents or businesses in the area with closed circuit security cameras, doorbell video cameras, or dash cameras are asked to review their footage for suspicious activity for the period between 6:45 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. on Dec. 28.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact detectives by calling 905-688-4111, extension 1009482, or contact Crime Stoppers.

Photos and video courtesy of Niagara police

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