(St. John’s, NL), February 7, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) are investigating a pair of robberies that occurred in downtown St. John’s.

On Monday (Feb 5), just before 3:30 a.m., patrol officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a service station on Waldegrave Street. It was determined that a male suspect had presented a weapon while demanding cash and cigarettes. He left the store with some merchandise and cash.

Just before 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday (Feb 6), patrol officers responded to the same location following a report of another armed robbery. Once again, a male suspect presented a weapon while demanding cash. After obtaining some cash, the suspect fled the area on foot.

The suspect of the event on Monday (Feb 5) is described to be approximately five feet and nine inches tall, and wore a black balaclava, a black rain jacket, blue sweat pants and black sneakers.

The RNC request that anyone with information contact the RNC at 709-729-8000 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 or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere

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