Niagara Police believe they have charged the person responsible for an armed robbery in Niagara Falls last month.
It was on the afternoon of Friday, February 16, 2024, when a suspect, armed with a handgun, robbed the CIBC Bank on Huggins Street.
No one was hurt.
The suspect in the case was arrested by Halton Regional Police on Saturday following a bank robbery in Burlington.
Niagara Regional Police have charged 54-year-old Stephane Smith with robbery with a firearm, uttering threats, possession of firearm contrary to a prohibition order, and driving without a licence.
Meantime, 37-year-old Michael Uzelac of Welland is facing charges in the Burlington armed robbery.
He's charged with Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm, Armed Robbery Using a Firearm and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000.