Man arrested after assault at St. John's grocery store

On Monday evening the RNC responded to an assault call at a grocery store in the center city of St. John’s.

A male attempted to steal merchandise from the store and was confronted by a loss prevention officer. The man then assaulted the loss prevention officer.

The accused was located after leaving the scene. Officers located the 60-year-old and he was arrested.

The male was charged with robbery with violence and two counts of breaching a release order. He was transported to the St. John’s City Lock-up and held to appear in court.