Niagara Regional Police believe the same man robbed two convenience stores in Port Colborne and Welland, once with a knife late Saturday night and again early Sunday morning.
The first robbery happened at about 10:31 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at a convenience store in the area of Main Street East and Dolphin Street in Port Colborne, Niagara Regional Police said. An unknown male entered the store, brandished a knife and demanded cash.
He fled westbound on a bicycle with an undisclosed amount of cash and various other items, police said. No one was injured.
Hours later, at about 7:20 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, officers from the force's 3 District, which covers Welland and Pelham, were called to a second convenience store robbery, this one in the area of Southworth Street North and Lewis Street in Welland.
In that incident, an unknown male arrived on a bicycle, produced a knife and robbed the store, according to Niagara Regional Police. He then ran off on foot along Lewis Street carrying a handful of stolen items. No injuries were reported.
Investigators link the two robberies
Detectives with the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have taken charge of both cases and believe the same man is responsible for both robberies, police said.
Police are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information about the robberies to contact investigators at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009352.
Tips can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Niagara, online or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information that leads to an arrest.
