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DNA Used to Catch Thief

Police say over $50,000 in jewelry taken Christmas Eve in Niagara Falls

Police have tracked down a suspect wanted for a break and enter in Niagara Falls back on Christmas Eve.

They were called to a home, to find someone broke a window, entered the building and stole $35,000 in Canadian money.

The thief also took:

  • $35,000 of Canadian currency
  • Rolex two tone men’s watch worth (Value $21,000)
  • Rolex submariner watch (Value: $20,000)
  • Tissot women’s watch ($1,000)
  • Three rings (Value: $4,000 each)
  • Tag Carrera watch (Value: $5,000)

Police collected DNA at the scene, and earlier today arrested 47-year old Philip Williams of St. Catharines, he's in police custody with a bail hearing tomorrow.

Police add the stolen items are still lost, and ask for public assistance to find them.

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