(St. John’s, NL), April 17, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) arrested a man following a break-in overnight in St. John’s.

Shortly after 4 a.m. on Wednesday (April 17), patrol officers and police dog services responded to a report of a break and entry in progress at a residential property on Brookfield Road. Responding officers were informed that a man had attempted to enter a home and then fled on foot. A second call to the RNC informed that a break-in had just occurred at a commercial property nearby on Brookfield Road. Patrol officers located the suspect inside the commercial property where he was taken into custody in connection with the events.

The 41-year-old man from St. John’s is in police custody has been charged with break and enter, property damage, assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest and failure to comply with a release order. The accused is held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in relation to the charges.

The RNC is asking anyone with information related to the event 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 # 2024-23054

Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
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