Niagara Falls Police were driving down Pine Avenue around 10pm on September 9th when officers observed a grey Nissan pulling up to a stop sign. Officers were aware that a Nissan Versa had been reported stolen just hours prior and believed it couldn't be a coincidence.
Police cruiser lights were activated to initiate a traffic stop. Officers then made contact with the driver and three other parties in the vehicle. The driver was advised that the vehicle had been reported stolen, to which she responded that her “friend . . . let her use it.” She then started referring to herself as his girlfriend.
Officers told the driver that everything would be figured out when everyone exited the vehicle. While officers were telling all occupants to come out one at a time, the backseat passenger suspect ran from the vehicle.
The driver was told officers would need proof that she had permission to use the vehicle. However, when she tried to call the owner he did not answer. He did not answer when dispatch called either.
Due to the fact that the vehicle owner signed a supporting deposition stating that his car was stolen, officers told her that she would have to be arrested. She was detained without incident, transported to police headquarters for booking and processing, and released with an appearance ticket. No further information is available at this time.
Niagara Falls Police Solve Stolen Vehicle Case, Suspect Arrested After Claiming to be Owner's GF