(ST. JOHN’S, NL) September 21, 2017 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) General Investigation Unit is investigating a theft of construction equipment.
On Sunday, September 17, 2017 at approximately 3:00pm, RNC Patrol Services responded to a report that a secured tool storage unit at a Habitat for Humanity build site on Chateau Avenue in CBS had been broken into. Police noted that the lock had been cut off and the door was open when they arrived.
Upon further investigation, it has been determined that over forty tools were taken from the site having a value of more than $5600. It is believed that the break in occurred sometime between 4:00pm on Saturday (September 16) and Sunday (September 17) 2:00pm.
Investigators are interested in speaking with anybody who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in that area during the above mentioned time period. Additionally, we are releasing a list with some of the tools that were stolen along with serial numbers. We are also reminding the public that possession of stolen property is a criminal offence.
Anyone with information on this break and entry is asked to 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.
Please see below list of stolen tools.
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RNC File # 2017-55426
Cst. Geoffrey G. Higdon #819
Media Relations / Social Media Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
1 Fort Townshend, St. John’s, NL, A1C-2G2
Twitter: @RNC_PoliceNL
Facebook: RoyalNewfoundlandConstabulary
709-729-8658
| Name | Serial Number |
| Makita Angle Grider | D700894 |
| Makita Angle Grider | D79981 |
| Makita Sander | B03200 |
| Makita 18V Cordless Drill | LV46453 |
| Makita Cordless Reciprocating Saw | B11830 |
| Makita Jig Saw | 46274 |
| Makita Circular Saw with case | 5007Fa |
| Makita Circular Saw without case | 226175 |
| Makita 10″ Mitre Saw | 357341 |
| Makita Drywall Gun | 9524NB |
| Makita Drywall Gun | 9557PB |
| DeWalt 1/2″ Hammer Drill | 19011 |
| DeWalt 1/2″ Hammer Drill | 17660 |
| DeWalt 3/8 Drill | 383888 |
| DeWalt 12V Lith. Cordless Drill | 12140 |
| DeWalt Drywall Gun | 40052 |
| DeWalt Angle Grinder | 14828 |
| DeWalt Angle Grinder | 28770 |
| DeWalt Zip Tool | 16610 |
| DeWalt Palm Sander | 6421 |
| DeWalt Jig Saw | 23322 |
| DeWalt Drywall Gun | 20998 |
| Porter Cable Palm Sander | 654778 |
| Porter Cable Router | 953458 |
| Rotozip | #14 |
| Master Craft 18V Cordless Drill | 8742 |
| DeWalt 24V Impact Drill x 2 | 717002 |
| DeWalt 24V Drill (Hammer) x 2 | 197216 |
| 188611 |