(St. John’s, NL) February 17, 2025 — The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) arrested a man in connection with a break and enter at a business in St. John’s.
At approximately 4:40 a.m. on Saturday (Feb. 15), RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a break and enter in progress at a restaurant located on Freshwater Road. Responding officers observed a male exit the building and flee on foot. Patrol officers placed the male under arrest a short time later.
The accused, 37-year-old Anthony Farrell, was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court on the following charges:
- Break and enter
- Possession of a break-in instrument
- Disguise with intent
- Theft under $5000.00
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Two counts of assaulting a police officer with a weapon
- Resisting arrest
- Two counts of breach of probation
Anyone with information to assist the investigation is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
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File # 2025-10355
Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca