(St. John’s, NL), May 13, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services arrested a male following a car theft in St. John’s yesterday.

On Thursday, May 12, 2022, at approximately 4:15 pm, RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a report of a stolen vehicle, taken from the O’Leary Avenue area of St. John’s. A short time later, officers determined the stolen vehicle was being operated in the area of Blackmarsh Road, and they were able to identify the driver.

At approximately 1:10 am, early in to Friday, May 13, officers located the suspect at a residence in the center city area of St. John’s. The 36-year-old male was arrested without incident. He has been charged with being in possession of property obtained by crime and failure to comply with a release order. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

The RNC request that anyone with information to assist contact the RNC at 729-8000 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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File # 2022-22799

 

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