Community Alert: Break and Enter at Kippens Business Under RCMP Investigation

Section 1: Overview of the Incident

Bay St. George RCMP are investigating an overnight break and enter at a local business in Kippens, Newfoundland and Labrador. In the early morning hours of May 20, 2026, officers responded to an alarm at Lucy’s Bar and discovered that the premises had been forcibly entered. Police are now calling on community members to assist with information and potential video evidence.

The incident occurred between approximately 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, when someone forced entry into the building and caused significant damage while attempting to access an automatic teller machine (ATM). No money or other property is reported stolen, but extensive damage was done to the ATM and parts of the building. This alert is issued to help protect local businesses in the Bay St. George area, including nearby communities such as St. George’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, where we track crime statistics and safety trends.

Section 2: Official Details from RCMP

According to Bay St. George RCMP, officers were dispatched after an alarm was triggered at Lucy’s Bar in Kippens:

• On May 20, 2026, just before 2:30 a.m., police responded to an alarm call at Lucy’s Bar in the community of Kippens.
• Upon arrival, officers found that a basement door had been forced open, indicating a break and enter.
• The individual or individuals involved attempted, but failed, to access the cash box of the automatic teller machine (ATM), causing extensive damage to the machine.
• Investigators also noted additional damage to the building infrastructure, including an electrical panel.
• At this time, no cash or other property has been reported stolen.
• Police believe it is likely that the suspect or suspects left the premises through a rear door of the business.

Request for Public Assistance

CrimeCanada.ca is joining Bay St. George RCMP in asking the public for help. If you live, work, or were travelling near Lucy’s Bar or in surrounding streets of Kippens during the relevant time, your information could be crucial.

If you have any information, witnessed suspicious activity, or have video footage (residential, business, or vehicle dash cameras) covering the area between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. on May 20, 2026, you are urged to contact police.

• To contact Bay St. George RCMP directly, call: 709-643-2118
• To report information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers:
  • Phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Online: www.nlcrimestoppers.com
  • Via the P3Tips mobile app

Your tip, no matter how small it may seem, could help identify those responsible and prevent further damage-related crimes against local businesses.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident in Kippens highlights how property crimes such as break and enters can disrupt small businesses and strain community resources in Newfoundland and Labrador. Even when nothing is stolen, the cost of repairs to ATMs, doors, and electrical systems can be significant, particularly for locally owned establishments. Our mission is to provide clear, timely information so residents can understand emerging patterns and support prevention efforts, much like we do in our regional analyses for communities across Canada, including places such as St. George’s crime and safety data.

Business owners in the region are encouraged to review security measures, including proper lighting, secure doors and windows, alarm systems, and the placement of cameras to capture entry points and surrounding streets. Residents can help by staying alert to unusual late-night activity near commercial areas and promptly reporting alarms, suspicious behaviour around ATMs, or signs of forced entry. Sharing video footage with police when incidents occur is one of the most effective tools communities have to support investigations and improve safety for everyone.

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.