RNC Photo by File photo /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentThe Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is seeking the assistance of the community after locating a suspect vehicle abandoned in St. John’s.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentAt approximately 1:50 a.m. on Aug. 29, 2025 Operational Patrol Services observed a vehicle believed to be connected to multiple property offences travelling west on Empire Avenue in the area of Stamps Lane.Article contentArticle contentThe damaged white Honda Civic, missing a bumper, was being operated by a male without a shirt, with what appeared to be red hair.Article contentArticle contentThe patrol officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, however, the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed, at which time the patrol officer disengaged. The suspect vehicle was last observed passing a red light at the intersection of Columbus Drive with Empire Avenue.Article contentA short time later, patrol officers located the suspect vehicle abandoned, and still running, stopped on an embankment at the roadside in the area of Old Pennywell Road. RNC Police Dog Services attended to assist, but the operator was not located.Article contentThe RNC is seeking any information related to a vehicle of this description, and any video footage that may assist in identifying the operator. 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.Article content
RNC seeking assistance to find driver of suspect vehicle
