(St. John’s, NL), September 3, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a theft at a St. John’s grocery store resulting in the arrest of a male for theft and weapons offences.

On Thursday, September 2, 2021, at around 3:00 pm, The RNC OPS responded to a report of a theft in progress at a grocery store on Blackmarsh Road in St. John’s. Responding officers were informed that the suspect is still on site, and is believed to be carrying a weapon.

On arrival, responding officers located the suspect inside the business, and placed the individual under arrest without incident.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 36-year-old male from St. John’s has been charged with theft, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, and failure to comply with court orders. The male 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 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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Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658