(St. John’s. NL), January 19, 2019 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services Division have arrested two men after a break and enter.
This morning, at approximately 4:30 am, officers with RNC’s Operational Patrol Services Division, Police Dog Service and Forensic Identification Section responded to a commercial alarm at a bank in the East end of St. John’s. When officers arrived, it was confirmed that a break and enter had occurred using heavy equipment.
In follow up to the break and enter, Operational Patrol Services Division initiated a traffic stop on the Trans Canada Highway, subsequently arresting two men in connection with the break and enter in the East end of St. John’s.
A 40 year old man was arrested and charged with break and enter, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime, public mischief, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and other firearms offences. A 41 year old man was arrested and charged with break and enter, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon obtained by crime and other firearms offences. Both men have been held to appear in Provincial Court today.
The RNC General Investigation Unit is actively investigating this matter, and ask anyone with information to call 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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File # 2019-3460
Cst. James Cadigan, Regimental #775
Media Relations Officer / Social Media Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
(709) 729-8658