Bay Roberts RCMP is looking to identify an unknown male suspect involved in an early morning break, enter and theft that occurred on October 6, 2024, at Harbour View Grocery in Clarke's Beach. A stolen vehicle was used during the commission of the crime.
Shortly before 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, a passerby reported the incident to police after they witnessed the suspect climb out of a smashed window at the front of the business. The suspect departed the scene in a silver Chevrolet Cruze prior to police arrival.
Video surveillance confirmed that the man forced entry into the store at approximately 4:45 a.m. and departed in the car with the store's cash register, which contained an undisclosed amount of money.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian man in his 20's, with a slim build. He was seen wearing black pants, a grey hoodie with the hood up, a black jacket, a white baseball cap and a pair of white and black shoes. See attached photos of the suspect and vehicle.
Later on Sunday, a silver four-door Chevrolet Cruze, that had been stolen sometime overnight from a residential property in South River, was recovered. This vehicle had a mismatched driver-side door that was of a darker color that the remainder of the car. Police suspect this vehicle was used in the commission of the break, enter and theft at Harbour View Grocery. The vehicle was seized as part of the investigation.
Bay Roberts RCMP is continuing to investigate a number of other property crimes that occurred on Sunday in the Brigus area which may be linked to this suspect and vehicle.
Anyone having information about this crime or the identity of the person 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.