(St. John’s, NL), March 28, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services Division made an arrest in connection with theft from parked vehicles overnight in St. John’s.

On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at approximately 2:25 am, the RNC Operational Patrol Services Division (OPS) responded to a report of suspicious activity in a residential area of downtown St. John’s. Responding officers were informed that a suspect had been observed accessing parked vehicles in the area. Patrol officers located a male a short time later who was believed to be accessing parked vehicles for the purpose of stealing items from inside. The male was taken into custody by the officers.

As a result of an investigation into the event, a 32-year-old male from St. John’s was arrested and charged with theft, mischief, trespassing at night and failure to comply with a court order. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

The RNC request that anyone with information to assist the investigation contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere

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File # 2023-15177

Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations and Public Communications
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca