(St. John’s, NL) February 16, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has arrested a man wanted for break and enter and thefts.
Operational Patrol Services responded to Torbay Road yesterday (Feb. 15) at approximately 1 p.m., after receiving information that wanted person Darryl Picco was in the area. Responding officers located Picco and arrested him for a number of outstanding charges, including a residential break and enter in Torbay.
The 44-year-old has been charged with:
- Break and Enter
- Three Counts of Theft Under $5,000
- Public Mischief
- Breaches of a Release Order
Picco was held to appear in court.
The RNC encourages anyone who witnesses suspicious activity to report it directly to police by calling 709-729-8000. Crimes in progress should be reported by contacting 911. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
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File # 2025-49620, 2025-85206, 2025-85082, 2026-2055, 2026-3293
Cst. Stephanie Myers, #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658