(St. John’s, NL), January 11, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have made an arrest following response to a report of a break-in in progress in St. John’s.

On Thursday (Jan 11) at approximately 4:30 a.m., RNC patrol officers responded to a business on Hamilton Avenue after a report that somebody was breaking into the business. Responding officers located a male at scene attempting to force entry to the building, as well as a vehicle running outside the building with no occupants. The male was taken into police custody without incident. The officers confirmed the vehicle had been stolen.

As a result of the investigation, a 46-year-old male of St. John’s was charged with property damage, possession of a break-in instrument, possession of property obtained by crime, breach of probation order and failure to comply with a release order. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in connection with the charges.

The RNC is asking that anyone with information to assist this investigation 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