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Crime

Police seek public assistance

Police seek public assistance in robbery investigation – Lake Drive

Story Harvested From Saint John Police Dept

 

File: 24-2911

The Saint John Police Major Crime Unit are seeking information, witnesses, and video footage in connection with a robbery that occurred on Lake Drive

On Saturday, April 27, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers responded to reports of a robbery involving two suspects.

It is alleged that:

-A 36-year-old woman was driving in Haymarket Square when she was struck by another vehicle. The vehicle was described as a white sedan. It followed her as she pulled into a parking lot

-One man and one woman got out of the vehicle and approached the victim’s vehicle. Both were described as being in their forties.

-There was a struggle and the woman’s purse was stolen.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone in the area that has video footage or surveillance of the incident at the time it occurred.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 1-506-648-3333, visit Submit a Tip | Saint John Police Force, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.

History

On this day April 27

 

Today in History

  • 2005 The Airbus A380 takes to the skies for the first time

    The double-deck airliner is the world’s largest commercial jet.

  • 1994 South African citizens of all races are allowed to vote in a general election for the first time

    The 1994 general election was held precisely 44 years after Apartheid was formalized by the government with the passing of the Group Areas Act.

  • 1992 For the first time in its 700-year history, the British House of Commons is presided over by a female Speaker

    Betty Boothroyd served as Speaker of the House of Commons from 1992 to 2000.

  • 1961 Sierra Leone becomes an independent republic

    The West African country’s first Prime Minister, Sir Milton Margai, ended over 150 years of British colonial rule.

  • 1810 Ludwig van Beethoven composes “Für Elise”

    “Bagatelle No. 25” for solo piano is one of the German composer’s most popular works and one of the most recognized melodies in the history of music.

 

Crime

Arrest in Break and Enter – Douglas Ave

 Arrest in Break and Enter – Douglas Ave

Story Harvested From Saint John Police Dept

File: 24-2803

The Saint John Police have arrested a 38-year-old man following a residential break and enter.

It is reported that:

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at approximately 10:19 p.m., police responded to a report of a man breaking into a residence in the 100-block of Douglas Avenue.

It was alleged that the suspect had made attempts to forcefully gain access to the residence. Police responded and located a 38-year-old man near the back of the residence. He was taken into custody without further incident. A member of the Saint John Police K9 Unit was on scene and did a search of the area. The canines’ keen sense of smell led them to discovering further evidence in relation to the incident.

The accused was released on an undertaking to appear in court on August 08, 2024.

The Saint John Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.