(St. John’s, NL) February 3, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is investigating an armed robbery in St. John’s.

On Friday (Jan. 30) around 4:45 p.m., Operational Patrol Services responded to an armed robbery at a business in Churchill Square. The suspect presented a weapon, demanded jewelry from an employee and fled the area before officers arrived. There were no injuries.

The RNC’s General Investigation Unit is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect who is described as a Caucasian female who was wearing a pink face mask and black winter jacket. It is believed she fled the area in a black SUV.

The investigative team is appealing for any information or video footage from the area of Rowan Street and Pinebud Avenue on Friday between 4:20 p.m. and 4:50 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to call the RNC at 709-729-8000.

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File # 2026-6671

 

Stephanie Myers, #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658