Woman Breaks into Home, Found by Police Hiding in Basement

Niagara Falls Police responded to the 6000 block of Frontier Avenue around 10:30am on December 4th after reports of a trespass.

Upon arrival, officers were advised by dispatch that the homeowner believed that a female went through the gate and possibly into a camper on the property. Officers gained entry to the backyard and observed footprints in the snow leading up to the backdoor. Officers announced themselves. Once inside the kitchen a female emerged from the basement stairwell.

The female was detained and placed in handcuffs. Upon searching her person, officers found bolt cutters in a drawstring bag.

The homeowner then arrived on scene. The female was charged with criminal trespass and transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. No further information is available at this time.

Woman Breaks into Home, Found by Police Hiding in Basement