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Man Arrested After Embassy Suites Robbery

Tuesday, 23 July 2024 07:14

By Geoff Waterfield

NRP say the accused drove off with a vehicle, taking it while owner was in hotel checking in, forced woman and child out of vehicle

Police have arrested a 38-year old man in connection to an abduction, and vehicle theft at Embassy Suites in Niagara Falls.

Police were called January 14th, to find a suspect had jumped into a vehicle, while the driver was inside checking into the hotel, and drove off.

There was a woman and child in the vehicle, which caused the suspect to stop. He forced them out, and then drove off.

On Sunday, with the help of Six Nations police, police say they arrested Jason White, and charged him with numerous counts;

Robbery
Kidnapping (2 Counts)
Assault
Utter threats
Dangerous driving
Drive disqualified

He was held in custody pending a bail hearing yesterday.

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