RCMP investigates pharmacy break and enter, issues warning on narcotics stolen

April 7, 2021
Whitbourne, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

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Police are looking to identify these individuals in relation to the theft of powerful narcotics from Green's Pharmacy in Dildo in the early morning hours of April 2, 2021.
Police are looking to identify these individuals in relation to the theft of powerful narcotics from Green's Pharmacy in Dildo in the early morning hours of April 2, 2021.
Police are looking to identify these individuals in relation to the theft of powerful narcotics from Green's Pharmacy in Dildo in the early morning hours of April 2, 2021.

The RCMP is investigating a break and enter at Green's Pharmacy in Dildo. The suspects cut a hole in the side of the building in the early morning hours of April 2, 2021, and stole a significant quantity of narcotics, including Fentanyl patches and other powerful drugs, valued at over $10,000. Police warn that these drugs should not be ingested and could pose dangerous health impacts if used incorrectly.

Camera footage at the pharmacy shows two individuals who police are interested in speaking with in regard to the theft. See images attached.

Whitbourne RCMP continues to investigate, with the assistance of the RCMP NL Forensic Identification Section. Anyone who can identify the individuals shown in the camera images or has any information regarding this crime is asked to contact Whitbourne RCMP at 709-759-2600 or Crimestoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (TIPS is 8477), by Secure Web Tips at www.nlcrimestoppers.com, or by downloading the free and secure mobile app. Search the App Store for "P3 Tips". Electronic tips submitted to Crime Stoppers are encrypted, entirely confidential and completely anonymous.

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Contact information

Corporal Jolene Garland
Media Relations Officer – RCMP NL
709-772-6170
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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