(Corner Brook, NL) July 29, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) arrested a man and woman following a robbery in Corner Brook.

Operational Patrol Services responded to the area of Riverhead Road on Saturday (July 27) at approximately 6:30 a.m. following a report that a robbery had just occurred. It was believed that a man and woman had forced entry to an apartment, assaulted the resident, and left the property with several items. The victim, a 20-year-old man who was the lone occupant, suffered minor physical injuries. This was a targeted attack.

On Saturday evening, officers arrested a man and woman in connection with the investigation. The 41-year-old woman residing in Corner Brook was charged with robbery and breach of court orders. The 29-year-old man residing in Corner Brook was charged with robbery and failure to comply with a release order. The accused were held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

The investigation of this event remains active, and anyone with information to assist the investigation is asked to contact the RNC at 709-637-4100. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2024-48617

 

Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658