(St. John’s, NL), June 28, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) General Investigation Unit (GIU) are investigating an armed robbery which occurred in St. John’s.

On Friday, June 25, 2021, shortly after 2:30 am, officers with the RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) and Forensic Identification Services (FIS) responded to a service station on Portugal Cove Road in St. John’s in relation to a report of an armed robbery which had just occurred. A lone suspect had entered the business and approached the cashier presenting a weapon, demanding cash. After obtaining some cash, the suspect exited the store and fled on foot. At this stage no arrests have been made in connection with this ongoing investigation.

The suspect is described to be a male of approximately 20 years of age. He is described to be about five feet and seven inches tall, and wore a black and grey hoodie, black pants, and white sneakers.

The RNC GUI ask that anyone who may have information to assist the investigation, or with video footage in that area around the time of the incident, 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 the attached photos of the suspect.

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File # 2021-30381

 

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