(St. John’s, NL) February 16, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has made an arrest following 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.
Forty-year-old Romaine Keefe was identified as the person responsible and was arrested yesterday evening (Feb. 15) in Mount Pearl. Keefe was held to appear in court on charges of:
- Robbery with a firearm
- Careless use of a firearm
- Pointing a firearm
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle
- Disguised with intent.
She was also charged with theft and breaches on an unrelated matter.
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 # 2026-6671
Stephanie Myers, #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658