The RNC has made an arrest in connection with a violent vehicle theft in St. John’s. At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 8, police responded to a report of a vehicle theft in the area of Livingstone Street. They determined that the operator of a taxi had been assaulted by a male who then removed the operator and drove away in the vehicle. The vehicle was located by patrol officers a short time later abandoned.

This morning, shortly after 9 a.m., 27-year-old Henry Fitzgerald of St. John’s was arrested on Lemarchant Road. The accused was held in custody to appear in provincial court on charges of robbery, theft of a motor vehicle, and breach of probation order. Fitzgerald also faces charges on multiple other arrest warrants.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.