Suspect Outruns Officers and Escapes Arrest After Police Chase

Niagara Falls Police were on routine patrol around 2am on August 5th when they observed a vehicle commit multiple traffic infractions. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop but the vehicle would not stop.

The vehicle continued to drive eastbound, eventually ending up on the 2200 block of Whitney Avenue before coming to a stop.

The driver and lone occupant bailed on foot.

Officers cleared the vehicle to ensure no other persons or weapons were present and then gave chase on foot for the suspect. However, they lost visual of the driver and ceased pursuit.

The suspect was described as a black male, approx. 6’ tall, skinny, wearing a white t-shirt and bright colored pants.

The vehicle, which was a 24-hour rental through Enterprise on Niagara Falls Boulevard, was towed.

No further information is available at this time.

Suspect Outruns Officers and Escapes Arrest After Police Chase