(ST. JOHN’S, NL), December 15, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) General Investigation Unit (GIU) is investigating a break and enter at a residence in St. John’s, where firearms were taken from the home.

On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at approximately 8:00 pm, members of the RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence in the downtown area of St. John’s. The break-in is believed to have occurred between 2:00 pm Friday, December 10, and 3:00 pm Tuesday, December 14. Officers determined that 17 handguns were taken from the home in the course of the event. There was no ammunition stolen from the home.

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.

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RNC File # 2019-68043

 

Cst. James C. Cadigan, #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658