Carjacking suspect caught in St. John's
CBC News
Posted: Oct 31, 2012 2:34 PM NT
Last Updated: Oct 31, 2012 4:14 PM NT
The RNC has arrested a man for stealing a woman's car on Warbury Street in St. John's just before 9 a.m. Wednesday.
The driver of the car, 36, was injured during the incident.
The suspect, 37, and the vehicle were located shortly after near the Water Street Pharmacy with the help of a member of the public.
He was arrested and is being held for court where he'll face several charges, including robbery with violence, theft over $5,000, theft under $5,000 and obstruction.
The driver was treated at hospital and released later in the day.
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