NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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Niagara Regional Police Service 8 District (Lincoln/Grimsby/West Lincoln) detectives continue to investigate this armed robbery that occurred March 11, 2024, in Lincoln.
At 9:06 p.m. on March 11, 2024, uniform officers from the 8th District office of the NRPS responded to an incident at the Hey Bud Cannabis Dispensary on 5001 Greenlane in Lincoln (Beamsville). Upon investigation, it was determined that around 9 p.m., a lone male suspect, armed with a firearm, robbed an employee at the establishment. Fortunately, the employee did not sustain any injuries. The suspect ran from the scene with an undisclosed sum of currency and cannabis.
Detectives are appealing to the public that anyone (residents or businesses) in the area (particularly – Greenlane Road East or West near Ontario Street or the Sobeys parking lot exiting onto Greenlane) with closed circuit security cameras, doorbell video cameras, or dash cameras are asked to review their footage for the suspect (see photos) or suspicious activity for the period between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on March 11, 2024.
The suspect is described as follows:
male, white 6’ tall with a large muscular build.
The suspect wore a black partial face cover, a