POLICE AUDIO CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE: Law enforcement received a call around 7:07pm on July 22nd after reports of an assault at Tops on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Niagara Falls.
The 911 caller told police that there was an “aggressive shoplifter” at Tops who punched the manager, purportedly in the face, before fleeing the store. It is unknown if he got away with any stolen merchandise. The suspect was described as a light-skinned black male wearing a blue coat and blue pants. The manager sustained minor injuries.
Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if he was located and taken into custody. No further information is available at this time…