A rash of recent break and enters in Bay St. George

    Thursday, 5 October 2023 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Yesterday, RCMP received reports of attempted break and enters at Chubb’s Convenience Store, Midtown Variety and St. George’s Pharmacy in St. Georges.

    Bay St. George RCMP is looking into a rash of recent break and enters. Police received reports of two break and enters and subsequent thefts from businesses in the area over the weekend, as well as three unsuccessful break and enter attempts. RCMP Cpl Jolene Garland says early Saturday morning a break and enter occurred at the 50 Plus Club in Stephenville Crossing and early Monday morning a break and enter occurred at Shea’s Pharmacy in Stephenville Crossing. A quantity of cash was stolen.  RCMP Police Dog Services were also involved. Yesterday, RCMP received reports of attempted break and enters at Chubb’s Convenience Store, Midtown Variety and St. George’s Pharmacy in St. Georges.  All three incidents occurred sometime overnight on Monday.


    If you have any video footage or information that might be helpful to police, please call Bay St. George RCMP at 709-643-2118.

     

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