Teen arrested in convenience store break-in
CBC News
Posted: Dec 31, 2012 12:47 PM NT
Last Updated: Dec 31, 2012 1:57 PM NT
A teenager has been arrested in connection with a break-in at a convenience store in the central part of St. John's.
The incident happened at the Orange Store on Pennywell Road.
Police got a call from a neighbour, who reported someone was trying to break into the store just after midnight on Monday morning.
RNC officers responded with a police dog and soon arrested a young man.
The 17-year-old has been scheduled for a court appearance today.
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