(St. John’s, NL) July 9, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have charged two youths following a robbery in the west end of St. John’s.

At approximately 1 p.m. Tuesday (July 7), the RNC received a report of a robbery that had occurred in a parking lot on Topsail Road. A man approached a woman and took off with her purse and vehicle. The 82-year-old victim received minor injuries.

Operational Patrol Services responded and officers located the stolen vehicle on Pitts Memorial Drive with a male and female inside. A traffic stop was initiated however, the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. A pursuit was terminated due to the risk to public safety.

Around 3 p.m., the vehicle was determined to be in the Clarenville area where RCMP officers were engaged to assist. Officers initiated a traffic stop with the vehicle however, it fled at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was located unoccupied shortly thereafter, and RCMP officers arrested a 17-year-old male and a 13-year-old female nearby. Through the investigation, it was learned that the male had also stolen gasoline from a store in Goobies earlier in the day.

The male has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, robbery, two counts of flight from police, dangerous operation of a vehicle, and theft under $5,000. The female has been charged with dangerous operation and being a party to the offence. The investigation is ongoing and further charges are anticipated.

The youths were transported to St. John’s 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 # 2026-43600

Cst. Stephanie Myers, #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca