(St. John’s, NL), January 9, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has made an arrest following an investigation into a string of break-ins at businesses on the Northeast Avalon.

The RNC General Investigation Unit launched an investigation into the events, engaging multiple units of the RNC. As a result, 35-year-old Ryan KING of St. John’s is believed to be responsible for 10 incidents of commercial break and enter between December 24 and January 6, as well as two earlier incidents in 2023. On Saturday (Jan. 6), officers responded to a motor vehicle collision, where it was determined a stolen vehicle was being operated by KING. The accused was placed under arrest at the scene.

The accused, Ryan KING, has been charged with the following offences:

• Twelve counts of break and enter
• Eleven counts of possession of a break-in instrument
• Four counts of possession of property obtained by crime
• Eleven counts of breach of probation order

The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in connection with the charges.

Anyone with information to assist the investigation is asked to call the RNC at 709-729-8000. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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 File # 2024-1115

Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca