An RCMP dog caught a suspect accused of stealing a fishing vessel in Lark Harbour on the province’s west coast.
Thursday around 8:40 p.m., RCMP in Corner Brook were called out to the scene and found the ropes that were attached to the vessel had been cut. It was unknown if anyone was on board the vessel. A motor vehicle that had been reported stolen to the RNC in Corner Brook earlier that day was found in the area.
Police contacted the Joint Rescue Command Centre, who dispatched Canadian Coast Guard from Lark Harbour. Department of Fisheries was also contacted and made patrols.
The owner of the vessel located his boat, which appeared to have run ashore on French Island.
RCMP police dog services and officers from Corner Brook and Deer Lake Detachment attended the scene with Department of Fisheries.
A 31-year-old man was apprehended by police dog Axel, and taken into custody and treated for his injuries.
This same man was involved in an incident in Clarenville earlier this month, where he was charged with dangerous operation of a stolen vehicle and a firearms offence.
The man was held in custody and faces charges of theft of a fishing vessel over $5,000 and theft of a motor vehicle and a number of other charges out of Clarenville. He was to attend court today (Monday.)
