Community Alert: RCMP Seek Public Help to Find Stolen Utility Trailer in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska

Section 1: The Alert

The Saint-Léonard RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance to locate a stolen utility trailer taken from a residence in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska, New Brunswick. The theft is believed to have occurred on or around January 22, 2026, from a property on Principale Street.

Police are seeking any information that can help find the trailer or identify those responsible. Residents, businesses, and drivers who may have passed through the area around the time of the theft are urged to review any notes, dashcam footage, or security recordings and contact investigators if they notice anything relevant.

Section 2: Official Details

According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the following details have been confirmed regarding the stolen trailer:

• Type of vehicle: Utility trailer
• Make and model: 2026 Quality Steel 8320EH14K
• Licence plate: New Brunswick plate TVV 848
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 5LEB1EH28T1253126
• Location of theft: Residence on Principale Street in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska, N.B.
• Approximate date of theft: On or around January 22, 2026
• Photo availability: No photo of the trailer is available at this time

The RCMP are asking for the public’s help in the following ways:

• If you have seen a utility trailer matching the above description since January 22, 2026, contact police.
• If you have recently been offered a similar trailer for purchase under suspicious circumstances, report this information.
• If you live or operate a business near Principale Street in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska and have security cameras or vehicle dashcam footage from the period around the theft date, review it and provide any relevant clips to investigators.

Anyone with information that may help the investigation is asked to contact the Saint-Léonard RCMP detachment at 506-473-3137.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by:

• Calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• Using the secure P3 Mobile App
• Submitting a tip online via www.crimenb.ca

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

At CrimeCanada.ca, we highlight property crimes like this stolen utility trailer because they can have a serious impact on local residents, small businesses, and tradespeople across New Brunswick. Trailers are often essential tools for work and transport, and when they are stolen, victims can face significant financial loss and disruption to their livelihoods. These thefts also indicate potential organized or repeat activity targeting valuable mobile equipment.

Community vigilance is a key prevention tool. We encourage residents to record serial numbers and VINs for trailers and equipment, use wheel locks and hitch locks, park in well-lit areas, and, where possible, position trailers within view of cameras or inside fenced or locked spaces. If something about a parked or towed trailer seems out of place—such as obscured plates, removed branding, or unusual late-night activity—report it to police. Even small observations can help law enforcement connect patterns, recover stolen property, and reduce future thefts in your community.

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 new-brunswick 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.