(St. John’s, NL), October 5, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) General Investigation Unit (GIU) are requesting the assistance of the community in relation to the investigation of a break and enter in St. John’s.

On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at approximately 9:05 am, officers with the RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) and Forensic Identification Services (FIS) responded to a report of a break and enter at a business on Old Penneywell in St. John’s. On arrival, officers observed signs of forced entry to the building. It was determined that the break-in occurred at approximately 5:05 am on Wednesday morning.

The suspect was captured on CCTV footage inside the business. Investigators are requesting any witnesses, or anyone with CCTV or dash camera footage in the area around the time of the event, to contact the RNC to assist the investigation.

The RNC ask that anyone who may have 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.

Please see attached photograph of the suspect.

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File # 2021-51291

 

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