Police Nab Pen Centre Robbery Suspect

Thursday, 17 February 2022 15:47

By Linda Morgan

St. Catharines man facing charges following break and enter at Pen Centre.

One man has been charged in connection to a break and enter at the Pen Centre in St. Catharines.

Police were called to the mall just before 1:20 a.m. on February 10th.

Investigators say a man smashed a glass entrance door and a store window using a hammer, before taking off with a skateboard.

Damage is estimated at $5,000, and the stolen skateboard is valued at $300.

Earlier today, 25 year old Collin Lauzon of St. Catharines was arrested on break and enter charges.

He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, ext. 1022200.

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