(St. John’s, NL), August 12, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) arrested a woman following a theft at the Avalon mall yesterday evening.

On Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at approximately 8:30 pm, RNC OPS responded to a report of a theft in progress at the Avalon Mall in St. John’s. On arrival to the area, a woman was placed under arrest in connection with the incident.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 31-year-old woman from St. John’s was charged with theft and breach of court orders. The woman was held to appear in Provincial Court.

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