(ST. JOHN’S, NL), November 21, 2019 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) General Investigation Unit (GIU) is investigating an armed robbery which occurred at a convenience store in Mount Pearl.
On Sunday, November 3, 2019, at approximately 7:45 am, RNC operational patrol services division (OPS) and forensic identification services (FIS) responded to a report of an armed robbery at a convenience store on Barbour Drive in Mount Pearl. The suspect reportedly presented a weapon, then demanded cigarettes and cash. The suspect obtained cigarettes, scratch lottery tickets and cash in a black bag, then exited the store and fled the area. The suspect is believed to have used a red BMX style bicycle to flee the area after exiting the store.
The suspect is a man, described to be six feet tall, with a slender build. He was dressed in black, and covered his face with a black, white and orange bandana. He wore black gloves, and carried a black bag.
The RNC GIU request that anyone with any information on this incident 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.
Please see the attached photo of the suspect.
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RNC File # 2019-62292
Cst. James C. Cadigan, #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
(709) 729-8658
