Two men arrested following string of car thefts in St. Catharines

Two St. Catharines men are facing numerous charges after a string of car thefts.

Niagara Regional Police have been investigating over 20 cars that were stolen from the Ontario Street and Scott Street area.

The cases frequently involved suspects smashing a window to access the car.

The investigations began back in December and on Tuesday officers responded to another report at a dealership on Ontario Street.

This time two suspects were identified.

47 year old Richard William Ford from St. Catharines is facing eight counts of Theft Under $5000, and nine counts of Mischief Under $5000.

39 year old Jake Walter Fisher also from St. Catharines is facing eight counts of Theft Under $5000, nine counts of Mischief Under $5000, and Fail to Comply - Probation Order.

The investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009592.