A third individual, 32-year-old Leon Smith, who was recently arrested by Burin Peninsula RCMP on a warrant, is now charged in relation to a break, enter and theft that occurred at Colin's Convenience Store in Fortune on October 2, 2024.
At approximately 2:00 a.m. on October 2, Burin Peninsula RCMP responded to the reported break and enter and confirmed that three masked men entered the store and took an ATM, along with other property, and departed in a vehicle.
Two of the suspects, Joseph and David Strickland, were located and arrested later that day and were charged with a number of offences.
Leon Smith was arrested on Sunday, October 6, 2024. In relation to this break and enter, he is charged with the following criminal offences:
- Break and enter
- Mischief under $5000.00
- Theft over $5000.00
- Theft under $5000.00
- Disguise with intent
- Conspiracy to commit an indicatable offence
- Failing to comply with a probation order – two counts
Smith is also charged with a number of other offences stemming from unrelated incidents. He remains in custody at this time and will appear in court today for a bail hearing.
RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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