(St. John’s, NL), March 27, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) tracked down the suspect of a home invasion, which occurred last night in St. John’s.

On Sunday, March 26, 2023, at approximately 8:15 pm, RNC Operational Patrol Services Division (OPS) responded to a report of a home invasion at a residence on Grenfell Avenue in St. John’s. On arrival, officers determined a male suspect had entered the residence with a weapon, and fled on foot once police arrived. The suspect was apprehended a short distance from the incident by responding officers.

RNC OPS conducted an investigation, with the support of RNC Forensic Identification Services.

As a result of the investigation, a 21-year-old male from St. John’s has been charged with uttering threats, break and enter, assault with a weapon, assault, possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, resisting arrest, escape lawful custody and breach of court orders. 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 # 2022-15012

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