(ST. JOHN’S, NL), April 9, 2019 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) General Investigation Unit is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the man responsible for a recent armed robbery in St. John’s.
On Thursday, April 4, 2019, shortly before 4:00 am, officers with RNC’s Operational Patrol Services Division and Police Dog Services responded to a service station on Newfoundland Drive in St. John’s in relation to a report of an armed robbery. Responding officers were informed that a man, armed with a weapon, demanded cash from staff. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival with an undisclosed quantity of cash.
The suspect is male, wearing eye glasses and a green winter jacket with fur on the hood. Once inside the business he pulled a mask upon his face. The suspect is described as skinny, approximately six feet tall, and believed to be in his twenties.
The RNC General Investigation Unit is asking that is anyone can identify the suspect to please contact the RNC. Anyone with any information on this armed robbery is asked to 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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RNC File # 2019-17492
Cst. James C. Cadigan, #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
(709) 729-8658
