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Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Toronto teen charged for Grimsby jewelry store robbery
A 16-year-old from Toronto has been arrested for his alleged role in a daylight robbery at a Grimsby jewelry store early this year. On Jan. 18 at 3:50 p.m., six people with small sledgehammers smashed the front entrance to Harmony Jewellers and entered the store, Niagara Regional Police said. They then broke into several display cases and snatched merchandise. During a later downtown business gathering, store owner Kevin Luttjehuizen said the ordeal lasted all of 40 seconds, but left much of his staff traumatized. 'It felt like an eternity because you just wanted them to get out,' he said at the Feb. 11 event. Police said the suspects quickly left the store at 37 Main St. W., and fled in a vehicle toward Mountain Street. About a half-hour later, police in Hamilton found the truck used as a getaway vehicle abandoned in the area of Nugent Drive and Nash Road. On Thursday, police said a 16-year-old male from Toronto has been identified as one of the suspects. He has been charged with robbery, possessing more than $5,000 worth of property obtained by crime and for wearing a disguise with intent to commit a crime. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked by police to call 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009341. Information can be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or going to . The same store was hit twice more in the following months. On Feb. 15, three people, estimated to be aged 16 to 18, entered the store wearing masks and carrying backpacks. Their suspicious activity prompted store employees to implement theft prevention measures. Police said the measures stopped the suspects from entering any further and they left the store with no items stolen. And on April 24, the tactics used to rob the store escalated from using sledgehammers, as suspects reversed a black pickup truck through the front window. Thanks to increased security measures, including smash-proof display cases, the five masked robbers fled empty-handed. The store closed for more than a week following that incident, reopening May 5, with an armed guard greeting customers and concrete barriers doubling as flower planters installed by the Town of Grimsby out front. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Boy, 16, accused of robbing Grimsby jewelry store
A 16-year-old boy is accused of robbing a jewelry store in Grimsby earlier this year. Niagara Regional Police say detectives have been actively investigating the incident that occurred at Harmony Jewellers on the afternoon of Jan. 18. Back in January, police said the suspect vehicle believed to be involved in this incident – a black Ford F150 Lariat pickup truck – was located a short time later by Hamilton Police in the area of Nugent Dr. and Nash Rd. N. Following an investigation, cops said a suspect was identified, located and arrested. Grimsby man accused of using fear in trafficking women throughout Ontario York cop accuses driver of speeding while picking up a screwdriver CRIME SCENE: Milton man, previously charged with sex assault, now faces new charges Police charged the Toronto teen with robbery, disguise with intent, and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to attend a bail hearing in St. Catharines on Friday. This is not the first time that jewelry store has been targeted by thieves. In a social media post, Conservative MP Dean Allison, who represents Niagara West, pointed out during the runup to the 2025 federal election that Harmony Jewellers, which was next to his campaign office, was the site of three robbery attempts over the last few months. The investigation remains ongoing, cops said. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009341.
Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Toronto Sun
Boy, 16, accused of robbing Grimsby jewelry store
Police say this vehicle was used during a robbery of a jewelry story in Grimsby on Jan. 18, 2025. A Toronto teen has since been arrested and charged. Photo by Handout / Niagara Regional Police A 16-year-old boy is accused of robbing a jewelry store in Grimsby earlier this year. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Niagara Regional Police say detectives have been actively investigating the incident that occurred at Harmony Jewellers on the afternoon of Jan. 18. Back in January, police said the suspect vehicle believed to be involved in this incident – a black Ford F150 Lariat pickup truck – was located a short time later by Hamilton Police in the area of Nugent Dr. and Nash Rd. N. Following an investigation, cops said a suspect was identified, located and arrested. Read More Police charged the Toronto teen with robbery, disguise with intent, and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to attend a bail hearing in St. Catharines on Friday. This is not the first time that jewelry store has been targeted by thieves. In a social media post, Conservative MP Dean Allison, who represents Niagara West, pointed out during the runup to the 2025 federal election that Harmony Jewellers, which was next to his campaign office, was the site of three robbery attempts over the last few months. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. ROBBERY ATTEMPT next to my campaign office in GRIMSBY ! Took place at Harmony Jewellers — 3rd time in just a few months !I brought up the 2 previous attempts during my debate last week so folks know how bad things are getting under the Liberals This is Canada after 10 years… — Dean Allison (@DeanAllisonMP) April 24, 2025 The investigation remains ongoing, cops said. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009341. RECOMMENDED VIDEO World Columnists Olympics Columnists Ontario
Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Toronto teen charged in Grimsby jewelry store robbery
A 16-year-old from Toronto has been arrested for his alleged role in a daylight robbery at a Grimsby jewelry store early this year. On Jan. 18 at 3:50 p.m., six people smashed the front entrance to Harmony Jewellers with small sledgehammers and entered the store, Niagara Regional Police said. They then broke into several display cases and snatched merchandise. During a later downtown business gathering, store owner Kevin Luttjehuizen said the ordeal lasted all of 40 seconds, but left much of his staff traumatized. 'It felt like an eternity because you just wanted them to get out,' he said at the Feb. 11 event. Police said the suspects quickly left the store at 37 Main St. W., and fled in a vehicle toward Mountain Street. About a half-hour later, police in Hamilton found the truck used as a getaway vehicle abandoned in the area of Nugent Drive and Nash Road. On Thursday, police said a 16-year-old male from Toronto has been identified as one of the suspects. He has been charged with robbery, possessing more than $5,000 worth of property obtained by crime and for wearing a disguise with intent to commit a crime. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked by police to call 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009341. Information can be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or going to . The same store was hit twice more in the following months. On Feb. 15, three people, estimated to be aged 16 to 18, entered the store wearing masks and carrying backpacks. Their suspicious activity prompted store employees to implement theft prevention measures. Police said the measures stopped the suspects from entering any further and they left the store with no items stolen. And on April 24, the tactics used to rob the store escalated from using sledgehammers, as the suspects reversed a black pickup truck through the front window. Thanks to increased security measures, including smash-proof display cases, the five masked robbers fled empty-handed. The store closed its doors for more than a week following that incident, reopening May 5, with an armed guard greeting customers and concrete barriers doubling as flower planters installed by the Town of Grimsby out front. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
25-04-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Truck used in Grimsby jewelry heist stolen in London, Ont., in January
Niagara Regional Police say they are looking for five male suspects in their early 20s following a smash-and-grab robbery at Harmony Jewellers in Grimsby on Thursday morning. Police said they received a 911 call at about 11:25 a.m. after a black Dodge Ram pickup truck crashed in reverse through the window of Main Street West store. This is the third time in the past four months the store has been targeted by thieves. Footage supplied to Niagara This Week shows suspects fleeing in an SUV as person smashes the windshield and back passenger window. Others can be heard repeating the licence plate number of the white four-door Honda. Police said four masked men, armed with axes and hammers, got out of the truck and went into the store where they smashed display cases containing jewelry and watches. The driver of the pickup went across the street to an unoccupied white Honda CRV. Police said the CRV was used by the thieves to escape. Video taken in the seconds after the front window was smashed show the masked men running out of the store and across the street and getting into the CRV. They were being chased by a man who smashed the windshield and windows of the CRV with a crowbar. Police said a black handgun with a narrow silver barrel was pointed at an individual attempting to stop the escape. Kevin Luttjehuizen, owner of Harmony Jewellers in Grimsby that was targeted by robbers last The CRV used to flee the scene was found by Hamilton Police on Baseline Road near the North Service Road in Hamilton a short time after the robbery. Police said a witness told them the suspects got out of the CRV and into an awaiting pickup truck. All the suspects wore dark-coloured clothing and blue surgical-style face masks. The items stolen and their value remain under investigation. A four-door Dodge Ram truck sits in the window of Harmony Jewellers as Niagara Regional Police investigate that latest robbery of the downtown Grimsby store. Police said the Dodge Ram pickup truck was stolen in London, Ont., on Jan. 10 and the Honda CRV was stolen in Toronto on Wednesday. The jewelry store was open for business at the time of the incident and no one was injured. Harmony Jewellers posted on Facebook that it is closed until further notice. Detectives said they are aware of the videos and images that are circulating online and asked anyone who may have witnessed the incident or took videos and pictures to contact the lead detective by calling 905-688-4111 , option 3, ext. 1009383, or by email at 9383@ . Niagara Regional Police on the scene of a smash-and-grab heist at Harmony Jewellers on Main Street West in Grimsby on Thursday morning. Information can be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers of Niagara at 1-800-222-8477 .
