Bay St. George RCMP looking to arrest Jonathan Burke of Stephenville

    Wednesday, 2 July 2025 12:11

    By Tonya Organ

    Police say the 25-year-old has been evading police for some time and is described as approximately 5 foot 10 inches tall, of a slim build and has light colored patchy facial hair.  

    Bay St. George RCMP are looking to arrest Jonathan Burke of Stephenville who is wanted for breaches of a Conditional Sentence Order (CSO). Police say the 25-year-old has been evading police for some time and is described as approximately 5 foot 10 inches tall, of a slim build and has light colored patchy facial hair.  

    On Saturday evening (June 28,)  police conducted a traffic stop in Stephenville and recognized Burke as an occupant of the vehicle. Burke fled from police on foot and was not located. He is believed to be in the Bay St. George area. 

    Those with information on the current location of Jonathan Burke are asked to contact Bay St George RCMP at 709-643-2118.  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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