Community Alert: RCMP Seeking Stolen Truck in Grand Falls, NB

Stolen Truck Investigation in Grand Falls

The Saint-Léonard RCMP is asking residents and drivers across New Brunswick to help locate a stolen pickup truck connected to an ongoing investigation in the Grand Falls area. The vehicle was taken from a private residence on Canton Road in Grand Falls, N.B., and has not yet been recovered.

Police believe the theft occurred sometime between March 8 and March 9, 2026. Since the truck may have travelled well beyond the immediate region, anyone who has seen a matching vehicle anywhere in the province—or beyond—is urged to review the details below and report any possible sightings. This alert is part of a broader effort, similar to the ongoing community safety alerts issued nationwide, to keep the public informed and engaged in local crime prevention.

Official RCMP Details

The RCMP has released the following description of the stolen vehicle and circumstances:

• Type of incident: Theft of motor vehicle (stolen truck)
• Investigating agency: Saint-Léonard RCMP
• Location of theft: Private residence on Canton Road, Grand Falls, New Brunswick
• Estimated time frame: Believed to have occurred between March 8 and March 9, 2026

Stolen Vehicle Description

• Make: GMC
• Model: Sierra
• Year: 2007
• Colour: Black
• Province of registration: New Brunswick
• Licence plate: COJ 529
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 2GTEK13M171661782
• Photo: Not available at this time

How the Public Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca is calling on our community to assist the Saint-Léonard RCMP in locating this stolen vehicle and supporting their investigation.

• If you have seen a black 2007 GMC Sierra matching the details above since March 9, 2026, especially with New Brunswick plate COJ 529, do not approach the vehicle or any occupants. Instead, contact police.
• If you have surveillance footage, dashcam video, or noticed suspicious activity in the Canton Road area around March 8–9, you may have important information.

Contact the RCMP directly with tips or sightings:

• Saint-Léonard RCMP detachment: 506-473-3137

Provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers:

• Crime Stoppers phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• P3 Mobile App: Submit a tip using the secure P3 Mobile App
• Secure Web Tips: Visit www.crimenb.ca

Even information that seems minor—such as a partial plate, a similar truck parked oddly, or a vehicle suddenly appearing in your neighbourhood—can be valuable when combined with other reports. In other parts of Canada, such as communities analyzed in our regional crime and safety reports, stolen vehicles have been linked to other offences including break and enters and property damage, underscoring the importance of reporting suspicious sightings quickly.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, a stolen vehicle is more than a property crime—it can pose an ongoing risk to road safety, be used in additional offences, and increase anxiety in the local community. In New Brunswick, community awareness and timely reporting are key tools that help police track and recover stolen vehicles before they are used in further criminal activity.

Residents can reduce risk by keeping vehicles locked at all times, removing keys and valuables from inside, using motion-activated lighting or cameras where possible, and reviewing home surveillance footage when a crime is reported nearby. If something feels out of place—such as unfamiliar vehicles lingering in the area, attempts to check door handles, or people scouting driveways—report it to police. Your vigilance, combined with official enforcement efforts, is critical in building safer streets and protecting both property and public safety.

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.