Suspect Tells Niagara Falls Police He Is 'Homeless and wanted to be caught'

Niagara Falls Police responded to Dollar Tree on Portage Road around 5:20pm on October 7th after reports of a shoplifter.

As officers approached the location dispatch advised that the male was, they spotted him near Frankie’s Donuts pushing a black shopping cart with merchandise that was not bagged. Officers exited the vehicle and detained the male who was identified as Francisco Rodriguez.

Rodriguez told police, “I’m not going to run. I stole these. I’m homeless and wanted to be caught.”

Officers drove Rodriguez back to Dollar Tree where he was positively identified as the shoplifter. He was then transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. He was released with an appearance ticket.

The total value of items taken is $91.35 before tax. No further information is available at this time.

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Suspect Tells Niagara Falls Police He Is 'Homeless and wanted to be caught'