St. John’s,N.L. — Police had to chase down a pair of suspected shoplifters early Friday morning after reports of theft and assault at a west end pharmacy. The RNC responded the call around 6:30 a.m. where they found
that a female shoplifter had fled with the help of a man who had assaulted the uniformed security guard on site.
After a short foot chase, police managed to arrest both parties.
A 30-year-old woman was charged with theft under $5,000 and for breaching court orders.
A 35 year old man was charged with theft under $5,000, assault causing bodily harm and public mischief.
Both were brought to provincial court to answer for the charges.
