Bay Roberts RCMP investigates break enter and theft at Water Street Variety

September 17, 2024
Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

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A still image taken from video surveillance footage, which shows two unknown suspects behind the cash register, with a pile of items on the floor. One suspect is seen handling items on the back counter, while the second stands and looks in the direction of the surveillance camera.
A still image taken from video surveillance footage, which shows two unknown suspects behind the cash register. One suspect is seen standing on his toes and reaching up on a shelf, while the second crouches behind the counter.

Bay Roberts RCMP is investigating a commercial break, enter and theft carried out by two masked suspects during the early morning hours of Monday September 16, 2024, in Bay Roberts.

Video surveillance confirmed that that two suspects forced entry inside the store shortly before 5:30 a.m. Once inside, the suspects proceeded behind the store's cash register, where they filled bags with various items, including cigarettes and lottery tickets. A safe containing an undisclosed amount of cash was also taken by the suspects.

The two suspects were wearing jackets, hoodies, gloves, ball caps and obstructed their faces with face coverings. See attached photos.

A black truck, possibly a Dodge or GMC, was seen driving at a high rate of speed in the immediate area. The investigation is continuing to determine if the vehicle is connected to this crime.

Anyone having information about this crime or the identity of those responsible is asked to contact Bay Roberts RCMP at 709-786-2118. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

The investigation is continuing.

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Contact information

Strategic Communications and Media Relations Unit
RCMP NL
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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