Mall evacuated in Ontario city following robbery [Video]

Police say a busy Niagara-area mall is currently being evacuated.

Shortly after 2 p.m. on Jan. 16, Niagara police said officers are on scene at the Niagara Pen Centre, located on Glendale Ave. in St. Catharines, investigating a reported robbery.

The mall is being evacuated in response to the incident, according to police.

Residents are asked to avoid the area.

Police say new information will be shared as it becomes available.

Emerging Event: Uniform patrol and detectives from 1 District are on scene at Pen Centre investigating a Robbery.

The Pen Centre is being evacuated. We are asking members of the public to avoid the area.

More updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/8JEiXN88vC

— NRPS (@NiagRegPolice) January 16, 2025

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