Suspect Breaks Into Laundromat to Steal Detergent and Caught a Few Blocks Away

Niagara Falls Police responded to the 9500 block of Niagara Falls Boulevard around 7am on May 21st after reports of a burglary alarm.

Upon arrival, officers observed an open window on the west side of the building and lights on inside of the back room.

Officers waited for the keyholder to respond and open the door. After entering the building, the owner stated a piece of paper/tape on the rear camera inside the building was not supposed to be there (i.e.: the burglar placed it there).

The window was open more than normal and there was a box of tiles that had been moved directly underneath the window. The keyholder reviewed surveillance footage while police were on scene.

The footage showed that a hand placed the piece of paper/tape on the camera at 2:53am and then an unknown suspect left through the open window at 2:55am. However, the camera on the outside of the building was not obstructed.

That camera showed an unknown race, unknown gender suspect of small build, approximately 150 pounds, 5’6,” wearing a white puffy jacket, and a face covering running in the back parking lot with a dark-colored backpack.

As officers were reviewing the camera footage, officers called out that he was with a party on 90th and Cayuga Drive. After relocating to that location, said male matched the description of the suspect caught on camera leaving the store.

At that time, officers searched his backpack and found 2 small laundry lounge detergents (1 Gain and 1 Ares Green Preference) in his possession.

Officers went back to the laundromat and confirmed that those were the two detergents stolen from the business.

The male was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. No further information is available at this time.

Suspect Breaks Into Laundromat to Steal Detergent and Caught a Few Blocks Away