(St. John’s, NL), March 22, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have apprehended the suspect of a robbery, which occurred March 19 in St. John’s.

On Sunday, March 19, 2023, at approximately 5:25 pm, RNC Operational Patrol Services Division (OPS) responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred at a business located on O’Leary Avenue in St. John’s. Officers determined that a male suspect had stolen items and then uttered threats to staff in the process of fleeing the area. Officers identified the suspect, proceeding to request a warrant of arrest in connection with the event on charges of robbery and failure to comply with court orders.

On March 26, 2023, at approximately 8:00 pm, the accused 28-year-old male from St. John’s was located in center-city St. John’s and placed under arrest without incident. 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 # 2022-15043

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