St. John’s, N.L. — Police have arrested a man in connection with a robbery that took place inside an apartment building on Blackmarsh Road Saturday around suppertime.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary had asked for the public’s help to identify the man shown in a security photo.
On Saturday, about 5 p.m. police responded the call from a woman who reported that a man approached her inside the apartment building and stole an undisclosed quantity of cash and personal belongings.
The robber fled on foot prior to police arrival. He was described as 5-5, slim, and less than 35 years of age. He was wearing a black jacket with red and white detailing, jeans, a black Toronto Raptors T-shirt, and a black and red Toronto Raptors ball cap.
Sunday morning the RNC arrested a 32-year-old man from St. John’s in relation to the investigation.
The man is in custody and will appear in provincial court in St. John’s Monday to face a charge of robbery.
The RNC Criminal Investigation Division is continuing to investigateand is asking anyone who may have information in relation to this crime to contact them 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.
“We wish to thank the media and the public for their assistance in this investigation,” the RNC said in a statement Sunday.
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RNC seeks help in St. John's robbery investigation
St. John’s, N.L. — The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Criminal Investigation Division is asking for the public’s help to identify a man responsible for a robbery of a woman that occurred in the area of Blackmarsh Road in St. John’s.
On Saturday, about 5 p.m. police responded to a robbery at an apartment building on Blackmarsh Road. A woman inside the apartment building, told police that a man approached her and stole an undisclosed quantity of cash and personal belongings. The robber fled on foot.
The suspect is described as 5-5, slim, and less than 35 years of age. He was wearing a black jacket with red and white detailing, jeans, a black Toronto Raptors T-shirt, and a black and red Toronto Raptors ball cap.
The RNC asking anyone who can identify the man, or who may have information related to the crime to 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 www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
