Armed Suspect Arrested Following Restaurant Break In

Saint John Police arrested an armed man early Saturday morning after a break in at a Rothesay Avenue restaurant. Officers took the suspect into custody using a taser after he refused to follow commands.

The Incident

Shortly after 2:00 a.m. on August 8, 2026, a business alarm alerted authorities to a break in progress. Security personnel spotted the suspect on live video surveillance inside the restaurant. When police arrived, they located a 46 year old man still inside the building.

The Arrest

The suspect attempted to flee the scene. He held a weapon and ignored direct orders from the responding officers. Police successfully deployed a taser to disarm and arrest him. He faces charges for the break and enter and for breaching a court order. The man remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court today.

You will find additional details by reading the official Saint John Police Force media release.

Call for Information

Police ask anyone with details about this incident to contact the Saint John Police Force at 506 648 3333. Submit your anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers by calling 1 800 222 8477 or by using the P3 Tips application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the break in occur?

The incident took place at a restaurant located on Rothesay Avenue in Saint John.

Was anyone injured during the arrest?

Police deployed a taser to subdue the armed suspect safely. The official release notes no injuries to the suspect or the officers.

How was the suspect caught?

A business alarm triggered a remote video surveillance system. Security observed the suspect and notified police, who arrived while the man was still inside the restaurant.