(St. John’s, NL), April 19, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) made an arrest following two robberies in the downtown area of St. John’s yesterday.

On Monday April 18, 2022, shortly after 9:00 am, RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred at a business on George Street West in St. John’s. A male suspect had uttered threats inside the business while demanding cash. The suspect fled on foot without obtaining any money.

At approximately 9:15 am, a second report of a robbery was received by the RNC from a business a short distance away on Water Street. A male, fitting the description of the suspect of the previous event, had uttered threats while demanding cash. The suspect left the business on foot with some cash.

Responding officers located a male in the downtown area fitting the description of the male suspect. Officers detained the individual without incident.

As a result of an investigation in to the events, a 40-year-old male from St. John’s has been charged with robbery in connection with each incident. 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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Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658