(ST. JOHN’S, NL), April 24, 2019 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have arrested a man in connection with an armed robbery in St. John’s.
On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, shortly before 5:00 am, officers with RNC’s Operational Patrol Services Division and General Investigation Unit responded to a service station on Kenmount Road in St. John’s in relation to an armed robbery. Responding officers were informed that a man, armed with a weapon, demanded cash from a staff member. The suspect was not successful in obtaining cash, and fled the scene prior to police arrival.
Responding officers were able to identify the suspect, and located the man at a residence in the area of Wigmore Court in St. John’s. Subsequent to officers containing the scene, a 35 year old man was taken in to custody at the residence without incident. The man was arrested in relation to robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats, and breach of court orders.
The RNC General Investigation Unit is asking anyone with any information on this armed robbery to contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
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RNC File # 2019-21335
Cst. James C. Cadigan, #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
(709) 729-8658