(St. John’s, NL), July 4, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) laid charges upon two individuals following an armed robbery in St. John’s yesterday.

On Sunday, July 3, 2022, at approximately 3:25 pm, RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at a service station on Elizabeth Avenue in St. John’s. A male approached the service counter after selecting some merchandise, then presented a weapon and demanded cash. The male left the business with merchandise and cash, then fled the area in a vehicle.

The items obtained by the suspect contained a GPS tracker, which assisted the responding officers with locating the suspect in a vehicle on Empire Avenue a short time after the robbery had occurred.

As a result of an investigation of the event, a 19-year-old male from Conception Bay South has been charged with armed robbery and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court. A 22-year-old female from Mount Pearl was also charged with armed robbery, and she has been released from custody to appear in Provincial Court on a later date.

The RNC CID 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
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