(ST. JOHN’S, NL), November 1, 2019 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) General Investigation Unit (GIU) is investigating a robbery which occurred at a jewelry store in St. John’s.
On Thursday, October 10, 2019, at approximately 4:00 pm, RNC operational patrol services division (OPS) responded to a report of a robbery at a jewelry store at the Village Mall in St. John’s. The suspect reportedly assaulted a clerk to obtain a piece of jewelry, then fled on foot. After exiting the mall, the suspect headed toward Columbus Drive. Responding officers were unable to locate the suspect.
The suspect is a man, described to be five feet and one inch tall, about 140 pounds, with tan complexion. He has short black hair and a short black goatee. He was wearing black sunglasses, a navy winter jacket, dark blue jeans and work boots at the time of the incident.
The RNC GIU request that anyone with any information on this incident 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.
Please see the attached photos of the suspect.
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RNC File # 2019-57544
Cst. James C. Cadigan, #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
(709) 729-8658
