(St. John’s, NL) January 28, 2025– The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) made arrests and recovered stolen property following a break and enter in St. John’s.
Just after 5 a.m. on Monday (Jan. 27), RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a break and enter at a business on Water Street. Responding officers determined that two males had broken a glass storefront and proceeded to steal a one-of-a-kind piece of merchandise displayed on a mannequin. The suspects had fled the area prior to police arrival. The RNC Criminal Investigation Division were engaged to support the investigation.
A few hours later, two males were in custody in connection with the break-in, and the merchandise was recovered and returned to the business.
The accused males were held in custody to appear in Provincial Court on the following charges:
Ryan Pearcey, 30
- Break and enter
- Two counts of failure to comply with a release order
Donald Hammond, 31
- Break and enter
- Failure to comply with a release order
- Breach of probation order
The RNC continues to urge the public to report suspicious activity directly to police. Anyone with information is asked to call 709-729-8000. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
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File # 2025-5990
Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658