Break-ins at commercial properties lead police on search for Fort Erie man

Niagara police are searching for a Fort Erie man they allege is connected with an investigation into five break and enters in the small town.

Police say all the break and enter took place at commercial properties between June 27 and August 6 of this year.

“The suspect broke into three commercial locations causing damage (returned to two locations) and stealing items from within,” said Niagara police.

Items stolen in the break and enters include power tools ($1500), copper wiring ($4000), candy ($300) and vending machine cash ($1100). In all five incidents, damage is estimated at close to $10,000.

Greg Nathaniel Tarantini, 44, of Fort Erie, is wanted for:

• Five counts of Break Enter and Commit Theft

Tarantini is described as:

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• White male
• Six-foot-two, 170 pounds, slender build
• Light complexion
• Brown short hair
• Blue eyes
• Brown / red goatee
• Tattoos
  • Right upper arm – Demon face
  • Left upper arm – Dragon in sun
  • Right shoulder – Alien
  • Abdomen – Grim Reaper
  • Right calf – Two clowns
  • Head – Maple leaf

Tarantini’s current location is unknown, but police believe him to be in the Niagara Region.

Anyone who may know Tarantini’s location or who spots him is asked not to confront him and to contact the police. Person’s hiding Tarantini may be subject to a criminal investigation.

A search warrant related to this investigation has been issued at a residence in Fort Erie.

“A large quantity of stolen property believed to be related to further Fort Erie break and enters has been located,” said Niagara police, who added they contact the property owners at a later time.

Further charges are expected.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the police at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009339. To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara at 1-800-222-8477 or visit their website at www.crimestoppersniagara.ca.