3 people charged with an armed robbery in Deer Lake, police looking for a fourth

    Wednesday, 19 July 2023 16:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Shane White is wanted on charges of extortion using a firearm, robbery using a firearm, assault. unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, breach of a court order and failure to attend court.

    Deer Lake RCMP are looking for a wanted man. Police say Shane White is wanted on charges of extortion using a firearm, robbery using a firearm, assault. unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, breach of a court order and failure to attend court. Cpl Jolene Garland says police were called to an armed robbery at a parking lot in the town around 4:15 Sunday morning. She says the victim claimed he had been robbed at gunpoint. Cpl Garland says a firearm, believed to be used during this crime, was. She says 28-year-old Jake Williams, 27-year-old Jared Healey, and 25-year-old Brianna Lavers were arrested.  Police are looking to arrest a fourth involved individual, 37-year-old Shane White. Police believe this is not a random act. 

    Anyone having information on the current location of Shane White is asked to contact Deer Lake RCMP at 709-635-2173 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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