NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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On Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., 3 District (Welland) uniform officers attended the area of Hennepin Avenue and Southworth Street North in the City of Welland regarding an assist ambulance call.
Police and Niagara Emergency Medical Services attended and located a male victim with non life-threatening injures. The victim was assessed by paramedics and transported to a local hospital.
Information was that an adult male had struck the victim with a sledgehammer. As a result of the investigation, detectives were able to identify the male suspect.
Aidan Thibeault (26 years old) of no fixed address is wanted for the following charges:
- Assault with a weapon
- Assault cause bodily harm
Thibeault is described as:
- Male
- White
- 26 years old
- Medium build
- Hazel eyes
- Short hair
The investigation remains ongoing by 3 District detectives. Anyone who may have information in relation to this incident is encouraged to contact the lead detective at 905-688-4111, option #3, badge #1009106.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.
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