(ST. JOHN’S, NL), November 29, 2019 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) General Investigation Unit (GIU) have released photos of a suspect in connection with an armed robbery which occurred at a business in St. John’s.
On Tuesday, November 12, 2019, just before 11:00 pm, RNC operational patrol services division (OPS) and police dog service (PDS) responded to a report of an armed robbery at a business on Ropewalk Lane in St. John’s. A suspect reportedly approached the service counter, presented a weapon and demanded cash. The suspect obtained cash, then exited the building and fled the area prior to police arrival. Responding officers were unable to locate the suspect.
The suspect is a man, described to be about five feet and eight inches tall, with short blonde hair, wearing a dark jacket.
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 photos of the suspect.
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RNC File # 2019-64187
Cst. James C. Cadigan, #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
(709) 729-8658
