Community Alert: Arrest Warrant for David Doyle in St. John’s Area

RCMP Seeks Public Help to Locate Wanted Man

The RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador has issued an arrest warrant for 48-year-old David Gerard Doyle. Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating him in connection with several criminal charges.

According to Placentia RCMP, Doyle is currently wanted on an outstanding warrant and is believed to be in or around the St. John’s area of Newfoundland and Labrador. Residents are asked to be alert and to report any information about his whereabouts directly to police.

Official Details from Placentia RCMP

Placentia RCMP reports that David Gerard Doyle (48) is wanted on a warrant of arrest in relation to multiple offences. The charges linked to Doyle include:

• Harassing communications
• Uttering threats against a person
• Distributing intimate images without consent

Police believe that Doyle may currently be in the St. John’s region. Anyone who sees him or has recent information about his location is urged to contact law enforcement and not to intervene directly.

Photo of Wanted Individual

RCMP have released the following image to assist the public in identifying the wanted man:

Image: RCMP-released photo of 48-year-old David Gerard Doyle, wanted on an arrest warrant in Newfoundland and Labrador.

How the Community Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community in Newfoundland and Labrador, particularly those in and around St. John’s and Placentia, to assist police in safely locating David Doyle.

If you have any information about his current or recent whereabouts, please contact:

• Placentia RCMP Detachment: 709-227-2000
• Your local police service (if you are outside the Placentia area)

To provide information anonymously, you can contact:

• Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• Online at www.nlcrimestoppers.com
• Through the P3Tips mobile app

When calling or submitting a tip, provide as much detail as possible about where and when you may have seen Doyle, any vehicle information, and whether he was alone or with others. Even small observations can assist investigators.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this alert highlights the importance of community awareness around offences involving harassment, threats, and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. These are often targeted crimes that can cause serious emotional, psychological, and reputational harm to victims, both in larger centres like St. John’s and in smaller communities across Newfoundland and Labrador and Atlantic Canada.

Our mission is to support safer communities by helping residents stay informed and engaged with local public safety issues. While overall crime levels vary between communities (for example, smaller towns in Newfoundland and Labrador such as those reflected in regional data like the Dover, Newfoundland and Labrador crime statistics and safety data), harassment and technology-facilitated abuse can occur anywhere. We encourage residents to:

• Report threatening or harassing messages, calls, or online conduct to police promptly.
• Never share or forward intimate images without clear, ongoing consent.
• Document concerning communications (screenshots, call logs, message histories) in case police need them as evidence.
• Use privacy settings and safety tools on phones and social media to reduce exposure to unwanted contact.

Community members who stay informed, recognize early warning signs, and report concerns help create a safer environment for everyone in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the newfoundland-and-labrador community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.