St. John’s, NL), December 7, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have arrested four individuals following an investigation of an abduction yesterday evening in the metro region.
On Monday, December 6, 2021, at approximately 10:20 pm, the RNC received information related to a potential abduction of a 27-year-old male in the Northeast Avalon region. The RNC Criminal Investigation Division (CID) launched an investigation in to the event, engaging resources within the CID and Operational Patrol Services (OPS).
Shortly after 11:00 pm, officers with RNC OPS located a vehicle, believed to be connected to the event, travelling on Old Broad Cove Road in Portugal Cove-St. Phillips. The patrol officers conducted a traffic stop with the suspect vehicle a short distance away on Oliver’s Pond Road. The officers located five individuals inside the vehicle, including the subject of the alleged abduction. The occupants of the vehicle exited and were arrested without incident.
As a result of the investigation of the event, the RNC have charged four individuals with the following:
- 40-year-old male of St. John’s – kidnapping and extortion
- 38-year-old male of St. John’s – kidnapping and extortion
- 33-year-old female of St. John’s – kidnapping and extortion
- 35-year-old male of Portugal Cove-St. Phillips – kidnapping, extortion, breach of probation order, breach of recognizance order
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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File # 2021-66567
Cst. James Cadigan #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658