Arrest in Armed Robberies

Monday, 11 July 2022 05:39

By Tami Jeanneret

Suspect charged with back to back robberies in Niagara Falls

Police have made an arrest following an investigation into back-to-back armed robberies in the city of Niagara Falls.

On July 2nd, detectives identified the suspect as 45 Jeffrey Christopher Swalm of Niagara Falls and appealed to members of the public for assistance locating him.

On July 7th, detectives acquired additional images of the suspect and continued to appeal to members of the public for assistance

Over the weekend, Swalm was spotted in the area of Montrose Road and Brown Road and was taken into custody.

The suspect is facing two counts of robbery using a firearm, two counts of pointing a firearm and two counts of wearing a disguise with intent.

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