Niagara Regional Police are investigating after multiple suspects forced their way into a St. Catharines business early Friday morning, leaving two people injured before fleeing the scene.
Uniform officers from the service's 1 District, which covers St. Catharines and Thorold, were called to a business on St. Paul Street West near Seventh Street Louth at approximately 4:11 a.m. on Oct. 16, 2026, for a robbery in progress, according to Niagara Regional Police Service.
When officers arrived, they found a male victim who was transported to an out-of-region hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A second victim, a woman, was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The investigation determined that multiple suspects forced entry into the business and were confronted by the victims. The confrontation turned physical before the suspects fled the scene.
No arrests have been announced, and police have not released descriptions of the suspects.
The 1 District Criminal Investigation Bureau has taken carriage of the case.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009865.
People who want to share information anonymously can reach Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who provide information that leads to an arrest.
The robbery occurred in the city's west end, along a stretch of St. Paul Street West that runs through a mixed commercial and residential area of St. Catharines.
Residents or business owners in the area who may have noticed suspicious activity overnight are encouraged to review any available security footage and contact investigators.
Anyone with information can also contact the 1 District Criminal Investigation Bureau directly through the police service's non-emergency line.
