A Niagara regional police investigation into the fencing of stolen property has led to a raid on a Niagara Falls pawnshop and the arrest of a Brampton man.

Niagara Pawnbrokers on Main Street was raided Wednesday, May 22, seizing more than $30,000 worth of property including jewelry, power tools, bikes, and electronics. Police also seized $40,000 in cash.

Investigators believe the property was stolen during break-ins and thefts around Niagara Region, and they are attempting to find the owners.

Police said they arrested three employees of the shop who are involved in the pawn industry in Brampton, Hamilton and Toronto.