(St. John’s, NL), February 7, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Major Crime Unit have submitted charges in connection with a homicide in the Waterford Valley area, which occurred in May of 2021. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of the accused, 26-year-old Sheldon HIBBS, on a charge of second degree murder.

On Sunday, May 30, 2021, at approximately 8:30 pm, members of the RNC responded to the area of Waterford Valley in St. John’s after a deceased man was found in the area. The man was located near a trail, which runs between Waterford Bridge Road and Topsail Road. Following consultations with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the death of the 68-year-old male from St. John’s was determined to be homicide.

As a result of an extensive investigation, the RNC Major Crime Unit (MCU) has issued a Canada-wide warrant of arrest for 26-year-old Sheldon Sean HIBBS in relation to the murder of the 68-year-old male. The last known location for HIBBS was in Alberta, Canada.

HIBBS has an array of tattoos on his body. Some of the more notable tattoos include a butterfly tattoo on his left hand, a switchblade on his right jaw, “Truth Hurts” above his right eye, roses on his throat area, and tattoos on his knuckles.

The RNC are advising the public not to approach HIBBS, and to contact police immediately if he is seen in the community.

The RNC MCU request that anyone with information to assist in locating HIBBS contact the RNC at 729-8000 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

Please see the attached photo of the accused.

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File # 2021-25219

 

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