Man wanted on warrant in custody

November 25, 2019
Caraquet, New Brunswick

News release

A 30-year-old man who had been wanted on a warrant of arrest for a home invasion, robbery and assault, has been arrested.

Ronald Albert Canuel from Bathurst, N.B., was arrested by members of the Bathurst Police Force on November 24, 2019. A warrant for his arrest had been issued in Caraquet Provincial Court on November 15.

He has been charged with robbery, breaking and entering, committing an indictable offence inside a dwelling house, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and wearing a disguise with intent.

The charges stem from an incident that occurred on November 5, 2019, at a residence on Route 11 in Village-Blanchard. Police responded to a report of a home invasion and robbery. It's believed three individuals entered the home and assaulted the occupant with a weapon.

Robert Canuel is scheduled to appear in Caraquet Provincial Court on November 25.

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Contact information

Sgt. Stéphane Blanchard
Caraquet Detachment
Northeast District RCMP
506-726-5222

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