(St. John’s, NL), September 2, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) arrested a male in St. John’s last night who was unlawfully at large.

On Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at approximately 11:30 pm, RNC OPS responded to the east end of St. John’s in relation to a report of a male being unlawfully at large. There was also a parole warrant in effect for the individual, a 31-year-old male from St. John’s.

Subsequent to an investigation, RNC patrol officers located the 31-year-old male in the east end of St. John’s on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at approximately 7:25 pm. Officers placed the male under arrest without incident, executing the parole warrant and laying a charge of being unlawfully at large. He 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