Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
A youth was arrested on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) near Norris Arm by Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP early this morning following a robbery and theft of a vehicle that occurred in Humber Valley Resort last night, September 20, 2023.
Shortly before 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Deer Lake RCMP received a report of a robbery and theft of a motor vehicle that occurred in Humber Valley Resort. A youth assaulted a woman, took her keys and then stole her vehicle. Officers patrolled the area searching for the vehicle and alerted neighbouring detachments. The woman was taken to hospital and treated for her injuries.
The vehicle was located near Badger and a traffic stop was attempted. The vehicle failed to stop for police and fled at a high rate of speed. In the interest of public safety, officers did not pursue the vehicle.
Shortly after 1:00 a.m., the vehicle was located by Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP on the side of the TCH east of Norris Arm. The youth was located and arrested without incident.
The youth was held in custody and attends court today to face charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police, robbery, assault, assault causing bodily harm, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime, and breaches of a court order.
RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.