Niagara Falls Police Use Force to Subdue Burglary Suspect Hiding Inside Business

Niagara Falls Police responded to a business in the area of Niagara Avenue and Main Street around 4:30am on May 1st for a robbery in progress.

Upon arrival, a witness who did not want to cooperate advised officers on location that a male was still inside the store. The front gate lock was cut and the inside door to the business was jarred.

A perimeter was set and officers entered the building. While clearing the interior of the building, officers observed a male wearing all black lying in the rear of the business.

Officers made several announcements for the male to walk towards police with his hands up. However, the male refused to comply with all commands.

The male eventually stood up yelling, “fu*k you” to police. At this time, officers saw that the male was reaching for a black metal object sticking out of his waistband.

Officers approached the male and used force to subdue him. After placing him in handcuffs, officers observed several weapons in the room including a bat, knife and small black club.

The male was taken into custody and refused medical treatment. He was transported to police headquarters for booking and treatment.

No further information is available at this time.

Niagara Falls Police Use Force to Subdue Burglary Suspect Hiding In Business