RCMP Recover Stolen Vehicle Near St. Anthony

On Friday the RCMP observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed near the St. Anthony Regional Airport.

Police conducted a traffic stop and discovered the vehicle had been stolen.

As a result, a 19-year-old man from Flower’s Cove, was arrested and charged with theft of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime and breach of probation.

He was also ticketed for exceeding the speed limit by 51 km/h and his drivers licence was suspended for seven days.

He was released from custody and will appear in court on a future date.