RCMP looking for information after a break in at the gas station on Main Road in Port au Port

    Friday, 22 May 2026 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    An employee of the business arrived to find that a suspect or suspects had damaged power equipment to disable the store’s security system and broken a window to gain entry into the store.

    Bay St. George RCMP is looking for the public’s help in finding out who is responsible for a break and enter at a business in Port au Port. Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says police in Stephenville received the report of a break and enter at the gas station on Main Street in Port au Port around 7:00 a.m. on May 20th. An employee of the business arrived to find that a suspect or suspects had damaged power equipment to disable the store’s security system and broken a window to gain entry into the store. Tobacco products, cash and safe were stolen during the break-in.

    O’Donaghey says anyone with security cameras in the area are asked to review footage from late Tuesday, May 19th to early morning on Wednesday, May 20th and report any suspicious behavior or persons to Bay St. George RCMP by calling 709-432-2440. 

     

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