(St. John’s, NL), August 8, 2020 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is investigating a break and enter in the east end of St. John’s where firearms were stolen.
On Friday, August 7, 2020, at approximately 4:15 pm, RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence in the east end of St. John’s, which was believed to have occurred overnight. On arrival, officers confirmed there had been forced entry to the residence. Five firearms were reported stolen from a storage safe inside the home.
The firearms reported stolen are handguns, described as follows:
- Browning 1911-22 Black Label Composite semi-automatic
- FN FNS40 semi-automatic
- German Sport Gun GSG-1911 semi-automatic
- Glock 48 semi-automatic
- MMP Smith and Wesson
The RNC is actively investigating, and ask anyone who has information to provide, or has CCTV or dash camera footage in the Higgins Line and surrounding area, 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 #: 2020-40440
Cst. James Cadigan #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
(709) 729-8658
