(St. John’s, NL), April 10, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) made an arrest in connection with property damage related to graffiti in the downtown area of St. John’s yesterday.

On Sunday, April 9, 2023, at approximately 12:10 pm, the RNC Operational Patrol Services Division (OPS) responded to a report of a female spray painting on private property in the downtown area of St. John’s. Responding officers successfully located the suspect, placing her under arrest in the area of Long’s Hill.

As a result of an investigation into the event, the 73-year-old female from St. John’s was charged with property damage related to the graffiti. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

The RNC request that anyone with 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 or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere

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Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations and Public Communications
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca