(St. John’s, NL) February 5, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has made an arrest following an armed robbery in St. John’s.

On Monday (Feb. 2) around 9 a.m., Operational Patrol Services responded to an armed robbery at a service station on Topsail Road where a suspect presented a weapon, demanded cash and cigarettes from an employee and fled on foot. There were no injuries.

The RNC General Investigation Unit was engaged and officers have identified Jeffrey Earle as the man responsible. The 36-year-old was arrested last night (Feb. 4) in Cowan Heights and held to appear in court on charges of armed robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and being unlawfully at large.

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 nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File #s 2025-51637, 2026-7191

 

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