(St. John’s, NL), March 9, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) General Investigation Unit (GIU) are investigating an armed robbery, which occurred over the weekend in the capital city.

Just before 8:30 am on Saturday, March 6, 2021, RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a service station on Elizabeth Avenue in St. John’s following reports of a robbery at the business. A man entered the store and approached the cashier counter, proceeding to present a weapon and demand cash and cigarettes. The man exited the store after obtaining cash and cigarettes, then fled the area operating a vehicle, travelling North on Torbay Road.

The suspect is a man, described to be about five feet and four inches tall with a skinny build. He has dark hair and facial hair. The vehicle operated by the suspect is a recent model four door Honda Civic, silver in colour, with black winter rims. There was no license plate attached to the vehicle at the time of the incident. Please view the attached photographs of the suspect and the suspect vehicle.

The RNC GIU ask that anyone with information, or with CCTV, cell phone or dash camera footage in the area, please 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.

See attached photos of the suspect and suspect vehicle.

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RNC File #: 21-10249

 

Cst. James Cadigan #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
Media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658