(St. John’s, NL), October 22, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) arrested a female following a theft in St. John’s.

On Thursday, October 21, 2021, at approximately 8:30 pm, officers with the RNC OPS responded to a theft in progress at a grocery store in the east end of St. John’s. On arrival, responding officers located the suspect inside the business, at which time the individual was placed under arrest.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 47-year-old female from St. John’s was charged with theft and failure to comply with a court order. The female was held in custody 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