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CTV News
7 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Suspects wearing masks robbed Niagara Region bank at gunpoint: police
Three masked suspects being sought in connection with a Niagara Region bank robbery are shown. (Niagara Regional Police) Police in Niagara Region are appealing for information after three suspects wearing costume masks held up a bank in Wainfleet at gunpoint. It happened at a Meridian Credit Union on Highway 3 at around 4:35 p.m. on May 29. Police say that the masked suspects entered the bank while brandishing weapons and made a demand for cash. One of the suspects was armed with a handgun and another carried an edged weapon that resembled a machete, police say. Following the robbery, police say that the suspects fled the scene in a vehicle that is believed to be a 2019 to 2021 white Honda Civic EX with front tinted windows. Polcie say that the vehicle was last seen travelling northbound on Highway 3 at a high rate of speed. In a news release issued on Monday, police urged business owners and residents in the surrounding area who may have video footage from between 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on May 29 to review the footage for anything suspicious. Police also released images of both the suspects and the vehicle they were last seen travelling in.
Global News
02-06-2025
- Global News
Armed, masked men rob bank in Ontario, police search for 3 suspects
Niagara Regional Police are investigating after three armed and masked suspects robbed a bank in Wainfleet late Thursday afternoon. On May 29 at 4:35 p.m., Port Colbourne/Wainfleet officers responded to the Meridian Credit Union on Highway 3 after reports of an armed robbery. Police say three unidentified suspects entered the bank wearing masks and carrying weapons. One of the suspects was reportedly armed with a handgun, while another carried a large, bladed weapon resembling a machete. The suspects demanded and received an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the bank. Three masked suspects armed with a handgun and machete rob a Wainfleet bank as Niagara police search for leads and request public video footage. Courtesy Niagara Regional Police Services The individuals fled the scene in what is believed to be a 2019–21 white Honda Civic with front tinted windows and visible damage to the rear passenger-side quarter window. It was last seen travelling northbound on Highway 3. Story continues below advertisement No bank employees or customers were physically harmed during the incident. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy All three suspects were similar in appearance. They were described as male, with thin build and wearing dark clothing, skeleton masks and gloves. Witnesses noted the suspects spoke with accents. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact authorities or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.
Hamilton Spectator
30-05-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
3 masked males sought after Wainfleet's lone bank robbed at gunpoint
Three masked and hooded suspects robbed a bank in Wainfleet using at least one handgun and a weapon similar to a machete. A news release said Niagara Regional Police responded to Meridian Credit Union on Highway 3 at 4:35 p.m. Thursday. Police said three people entered the bank, just east of Wainfleet Township Hall, while brandishing weapons. One suspect had a handgun and another carried an edged weapon similar to a machete, said the release. Detectives are investigating whether a second firearm was used during the robbery. The robbers received an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the bank. They got into a white Honda Civic, which police believed to be stolen, before heading north on Highway 3. No bank employees or customers were physically harmed during the incident, said the release. Meridian Credit Union is the only bank in Wainfleet. Police arebelieve the males who robbed Meridian Credit Union in Wainfleet Thursday fled in a white Honda Civic. All three suspects were similar in appearance and described as male, with thin builds, wearing dark clothing with hoods, skeletal masks and gloves. Witnesses said the suspects spoke with accents. Anyone with information is asked by police to call 905-688-4111 , option 3, ext. 1009287. People can provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477 . 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 .
