30-Year-Old Theft Suspect Flees from Police; Stolen Goods Recovered and Male Arrested

December 30th, 2024
Shortly after 8:30 p.m. Officers with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) responded to a complaint of a theft in progress in the Kelsey Drive area.
Upon arrival, police located the male suspect pushing a shopping cart full of stolen merchandise across the parking lot. The male started
running, and after a short foot pursuit, officers took the male into custody.
Police charged the 30 year old male with 2 breaches of court order, theft under $5000 and resisting arrest. Police conveyed the male to the city lockup to appear in Provincial Court the following day.
The stolen merchandise has since been returned to the lawful owner.
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