Panhandler Attacks Man's Car Who Refused to Give him Money

Niagara Falls Police were performing a premises check around 2:30pm on September 17th in the area of 19th and Niagara Street when a male (male #1) ran into the building with a black cane. A second male (male #2) came running in after him and there was a physical altercation between the two.

Officers separated the two and then spoke to male #2. He stated he was driving his truck and stopped at an intersection. While stopped, male #1 came up to his vehicle and asked for money.

He said no and began to drive away. As he began to take a right-hand turn, male #1 hit the rear-side panel of his truck with a cane. He put a large dent in the truck and damaged it.

Male #1 then took off running into a nearby building. Male #2 ran into the store and that is when officers observed the altercation. The estimated damage to the vehicle is $150.

Male #1 was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. He was released with an appearance ticket. No further information is available at this time.

Panhandler Attacks Man's Car Who Refused to Give him Money