Harbour Grace RCMP investigates theft at Canadian Coast Guard VHF Site in Heart’s Content, seeks public’s assistance

May 8, 2024
Harbour Grace, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

Images

A surveillance image shows an individual from the chest up wearing a high-visibility yellow jacket, a hood over their head and a face covering.
A black and white surveillance image shows an individual who is wearing a high-visibility jacket with a hood over their head.
A surveillance image shows two individuals wearing high-visibility jackets walking towards a red hatch-back vehicle parked outside a fenced area.

Harbour Grace RCMP is investigating the theft of copper wire from the Canadian Coast Guard's VHF site in Heart's Content. The theft occurred on April 29, 2024. Police are asking for public assistance in identifying two suspects.

Surveillance footage determined that the crime occurred shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 29. Two suspects arrived at the site in a vehicle, forced entry onto the property, climbed a tower and stole copper grounding wire. Images of the two suspects and a vehicle are attached.

The vehicle is a red hatchback, possibly a Chevrolet Equinox.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone having information about this crime, the identity of those responsible or the current location of the stolen property is asked to contact Harbour Grace RCMP at 709-596-5014 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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Contact information

Strategic Communications and Media Relations Unit
RCMP NL
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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