Update: August 31, 2024, 4:20 p.m.
On Saturday, August 31, 2024, the accused was arrested and remains in custody.
The Saint John Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.
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File: 24-6439
The Saint John Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Glendon Shields wanted in relation to an ongoing assault and threats investigation.
It is alleged that:
On Saturday, August 31, 2024, at approximately 8:40 a.m., police responded to two incidents in the Rockwood Park Area. A 41-year-old man had been confronted by a man in the area with a knife, and a 46-year-old man had been assaulted.
The suspect was last seen leaving on foot down a trail around the Mountain Bike Skills Park and Millenium Falcon Trail. He was wearing a blue shirt, blue pants and wearing a green backpack.
The victim sustained non-life-threatening physical injuries and was transported to the Saint John Regional Hospital for treatment.
Members of the Saint John Police Emergency Tactical Services, a drone operator, as well as a canine unit from Kennebecasis Regional Police Force, attended the scene and conducted an extensive search of the park and surrounding areas.
As a result of further investigation by the patrol members, the suspect has since been identified as Glendon Shields, 35 years old.
Police have made numerous attempts to locate the accused, who is known to frequent the Rockwood Park Area.
The shelter in place order is no longer necessary at this time. However, Police are warning the public to not approach the accused. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 1-506-648-3333, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.
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Original Social Media Messaging:
Due to an ongoing police operation, police are searching the area of Rockwood Park for a suspect considered armed and dangerous. Please avoid the area. Anyone nearby is asked to shelter in place and call police if you observe anyone suspicious or anyone matching the following description: A man in his thirties wearing a blue shirt, blue pants and a green backpack last seen around the Lily Lake Pavilion. Do not approach the suspect.
