Niagara Falls Police were on routine patrol around 1am on February 22nd when they observed two males walking southbound on 19th Street dragging a City of Niagara Falls blue garbage bin.
Due to the suspicious nature of their behavior, officers exited their patrol vehicle and made contact with the two males. Of note, these males are known to police due to several interactions and arrests between them.
When officers inquired about what they were doing walking around with a garbage bin at 1am, one of the males opened the lid to the bin and stated that he was going to sell tools he had inside of it. Officers observed several power tools as well as a large air compressor. The same male further stated that he had just left his uncle’s house, that the bin belonged to him, and they were just using it to transport the items to be sold.
Officers confirmed the identity of both males and checked them for warrants. One of the males had multiple warrants out of Cheektowaga and the Town of Niagara. He was placed under arrest and searched prior to being placed in the back of a patrol vehicle.
Officers asked him if he had any drugs on his person, to which he said, “yes, in my jacket pocket.” Officers did locate suspected narcotics.
After searching the male’s backpack which was removed from his person, they retrieved a large pair of Ace bolt cutters which are known to be a burglary tool. Officers also found a smaller bag hidden inside of the backpack containing a clear vial with a grey sticky substance inside. There was also a latex glove containing white powder.
In total, officers seized the garbage bin, air compressor, nail gun, power drill, and suspected drugs. The male was transported to police headquarters for booking and processing. He was held due to the outstanding warrants.
No further information is available at this time.
Burglars Busted by Police at 1am Dragging Garbage Can Containing Stolen Items