Springdale RCMP request public’s assistance with hit and run and break and enter investigations

September 21, 2017
Springdale, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

On September 6, 2017, at approximately 2:00 p.m., RCMP responded to a report of a hit and run which occurred in the parking lot of Rideout's Convenience in Springdale. The hit and run resulted in damages to a single vehicle, estimated at over $4000.00.

In a separate incident the following week, police responded to a break and enter at Butt's Esso Gas Station at Springdale Junction on the TCH. The incident occurred on September 13, 2017, at approximately 9:30 a.m. The investigation revealed the suspects attempted to gain entry through a rear door of the business. Police believe this break and enter is related to another similar incident that occurred at Butt's Esso in October 2016.

Anyone with information about either of these incidents is asked to contact the Springdale RCMP at 709-673-3864. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP190 + your message to 'CRIMES' (274637), or by webtip at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

The investigations are ongoing.

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Contact information

Sgt. Justin Hewlett
Springdale RCMP-GRC
709-673-386

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