Niagara Falls Man Released After 7-Eleven Theft, Steals Car Hours Later

A Niagara Falls man is facing multiple charges after being arrested in two separate incidents within hours of each other on September 30th, according to Niagara Falls Police.

The first incident unfolded around 5:20am when officers responded to a call of an unwanted person at 7-Eleven located at 1504 Pine Avenue. When police arrived, a store employee flagged them down and pointed to a man who was attempting to hide near a parked vehicle. Officers identified the individual as Kim Bradley.

As officers approached, Bradley began walking away, but he was quickly detained. During a search, police say they recovered several Slim Jims and a pack of Sour Patch Kids that Bradley concealed.

According to the 7-Eleven employee, Bradley had been inside the store moments earlier where he was observed hiding items on his person. When confronted, Bradley allegedly denied stealing but proceeded to pass all points of purchase without paying for the merchandise. The employee signed a supporting deposition stating he wished to press charges and also requested that Bradley be trespassed from the store.

Bradley was transported to police headquarters at 1925 Main Street for booking and processing. Due to prior failures to appear in court, he was held briefly but later released with an appearance ticket.

Just hours later, however, Bradley was involved in a far more serious crime.

At approximately 11:24am, Officers were dispatched to Family Dollar at 810 Portage Road for a report of a stolen vehicle. The victim told police she had left her car running while she went inside the store only to return and find it missing. Surveillance video from the store showed a man with an afro entering the car and driving away. The suspect was later identified as Bradley.

While officers were speaking with the victim, another report came in that her car had been located in the area of 19th Street and Welch Avenue. Responding officers spotted Bradley walking near 1903 Niagara Street and ordered him to stop. Instead, he took off running.

Police gave chase and ultimately caught up with Bradley, placing him into custody. He was transported back to police headquarters in a marked patrol car.

Bradley now faces multiple charges stemming from both incidents including petit larceny, trespassing, vehicle theft, and resisting arrest.

Niagara Falls Man Released After 7-Eleven Theft, Steals Car Hours Later