(Corner Brook, NL), October 20, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a theft at a Corner Brook grocery store resulting in the arrest of a female.

On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at around 2:30 pm, The RNC OPS responded to a report of a theft in progress at a grocery store on Murphy Square in Corner Brook. Responding officers were informed that a female suspect had left the area on foot travelling toward Lewin Parkway. The female was located a short time later by the officers.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 40-year-old female from Corner Brook was charged with theft and failure to comply with a court order. The accused was released on conditions to appear in Provincial Court on a later date.

The RNC ask that anyone who may have information to assist the investigation 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.

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