(St. John’s, NL), March 30, 2022– The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) made an arrest following a theft in the downtown area of St. John’s yesterday.

On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at approximately 1:20 pm, RNC OPS responded to a report of a theft, which had just occurred in the Water Street area of downtown St. John’s. Responding officers determined a male suspect had taken merchandise from a vendor in the area. Patrol officers launched an investigation in to the event.

As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old male of St. John’s was arrested and charged with theft and failure to comply with court orders. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

The RNC ask that anyone who may have information to assist the investigation contact the RNC at 729-8000 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit nlcrimestoppers.comor use the P3Tips app.

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File #2022-14529

 

James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations and Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658