(St. John’s, NL), January 31, 2022– The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are requesting the assistance of the community with the investigation of an assault which occurred on Harvey Road in St. John’s last week.

On Thursday, January 27, 2022, at approximately 8:00 am, the RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a business on Harvey Road in St. John’s following a report of a disturbance. On arrival, officers located a female with visible injuries. It was determined the female was assaulted and the suspect fled the area on foot. The investigation in to the incident remains active.

The suspect is described to be a white male, approximately 50 years old, wearing dark clothes. He is described to be five feet and seven to nine inches tall with a medium build and dark curly hair.

The RNC CID ask that anyone who may have information to assist the investigation contact the RNC at 729-8000 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

Please see the attached photograph of the suspect

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File #2022-4122

 

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