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Second suspect arrested in kidnapping and robbery case in Niagara Falls

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Niagara Police have made a second arrest after a robbery and attempted kidnapping in Niagara Falls.

The attempt happened in the early morning hours of June 27th, when a man was approached by two suspects outside a bar on Main Street.

Police say one suspect pulled out a black pistol and demanded that he get inside a vehicle.

The victim refused, and was assaulted and robbed of his jewellery.

He suffered minor injuries.

Officers searched a home in the area of Culp Street and Drummond Road finding 95 grams of cocaine, and cash.

22-year-old Jared Patcheson has been arrested and charged with robbery using a firearm, kidnapping, possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000, and possession of cocaine for trafficking.

On July 17th, Niagara officers located and arrested 26-year-old Michael Velemirovich of Fort Erie who is facing similar charges, as well as a breach of probation order.

Anyone with additional information or anyone who may have been in the area is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009346.

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