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UPDATE: RNC requesting public assistance in armed robbery investigation

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) General Investigation Unit is requesting the assistance of the general public in identifying the person responsible for an armed robbery at the Esso station on Empire Avenue in St. John’s.

On Sunday, around 8:15 a.m., RNC patrol officers K-9 unit, Forensic Identification Services and Criminal Investigation Division members responded to the reported robbery.

Police say a male suspect entered the store and demanded cash and cigarettes before fleeing the scene on a pedal bike. There were no injuries sustained during the commission of the offence.

The male suspect is described as approximately 5’10” ft with a medium build. His face was concealed at the time of the incident.

The RNC is asking anyone that may have information in relation to this crime to contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). People can also provide information anonymously on the N.L. Crime Stoppers website at: www.nlcrimestoppers.com

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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating an armed robbery at a business on Empire Avenue on the weekend.

RNC officers responded to the call around 8:15 a.m. Sunday.

According to police, a lone male, with his face partially covered carrying a weapon, demanded cash and cigarettes. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Around 4:35 p.m. Sunday, RNC members responded to a theft from a business in the center of the city. As a result a 31-year-old male was charged with theft under $5,000 and two breaches of court orders. He was held in custody until a court appearance.

And, around 10 p.m. Sunday, a 30-year-old man was arrested in the east end of St. John's for uttering threats and a Canada Wide warrant. Officers arrested the man after a short foot pursuit. He was held for court.

http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Loca...nvestigation/1

Man charged with armed robbery following release of video

The RNC has charged a 42-year-old man in connection with an armed robbery at the Canadian Tire Gas Bar on Merchant Drive in Mount Pearl on Feb. 19.
The RNC had released a surveillance video of the armed robbery to the media.

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About 9:40 p.m. on Feb. 19, RNC officers from patrol services, K9, forensic identification and the criminal investigation division responded to the armed robbery. A male suspect was seen on the video entering the store and demanding cash and cigarettes before fleeing the scene. The suspect also stole a quantity of lottery tickets.

The charges against the accused include armed robbery and disguise with intent. He was to appear in provincial court Monday.

The investigation into the armed robbery is continuing.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary General Investigation Unit is continuing to investigate this incident and is asking anyone that may have any information in relation to this incident to contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Loca...ase-of-video/1

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