Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Bay Roberts RCMP is investigating recent break, enter and thefts at Newfoundland Power Substations in Upper Island Cove and Clarke’s Beach which occurred between May 22-30, 2024. Quantities of copper wire were stolen from each location.
The Crane’s Road Substation in Upper Island Cove was struck twice, once on May 22 and a second time between May 24-30. The Substation on Hill Avenue in Clarke’s Beach was struck on the morning of May 29. During this crime, suspect(s) severed a number of lines, including cell phone lines, which caused an outage to some cellular providers in the area.
It is likely these crimes are connected. The investigations are continuing.
Anyone having information about either of these crimes, those responsible or the current location of the stolen property is asked to contact Bay Roberts RCMP at 709-786-2118 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.