Following an investigation into a recent break, enter and theft that occurred at the Orange Store in Steady Brook, 41-year-old Justin Burton was arrested by Corner Brook RCMP.
During the early morning hours of February 13, 2023, three masked suspects forced entry inside the business and stole a large number of lottery pull tabs. One of those three has since been identified as Burton.
Burton was arrested on March 3, 2023, appeared in court and was remanded over the weekend.
He attends court today and is charged with the following criminal offences:
- Break and Enter
- Theft under $5000
- Possession of property obtained by crime - four counts
- Breach of court order – two counts
The investigation into the identity of the remaining two suspects is continuing. An image of all three is attached.
Anyone having information about the identity of the suspects pictured here is asked to contact Corner Brook RCMP at 709-637-4433 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.
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