(ST. JOHN’S, NL), July 17, 2020 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) are investigating a theft of firearms from a vehicle in the east end of St. John’s.
On Thursday, July 17, 2020, shortly before noon, members of RNC operational patrol services responded to a hotel in the east end St. John’s in relation to a report of a theft from a vehicle. On arrival, officers received information that four firearms, which were stored in the vehicle, were missing. In addition, 300 rounds of 9 mm ammunition and 15 empty firearm magazines were taken from the vehicle. The theft is believed to have occurred between the hours of midnight and 9:30 am.
The stolen firearms are handguns which were stored in a hard cover Pelican case, and are described as follows:
- Sig Sauer 1911R – 45 caliber Pistol
- Sig Sauer M17 – 9mm Lugar Pistol
- CZ 75 SP01 Shadow 2 – 9mm Lugar Pistol
- Glock 19x – 9mm Lugar Pistol
The RNC are actively investigating this matter, and ask that anyone with information please 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 # 2020-35646
Cst. James Cadigan #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
(709) 729-8658
