RCMP seek vehicle after break and theft at Hanwell business

Community Safety Alert for Hanwell, New Brunswick

The Keswick RCMP are asking the public for assistance after a reported break, enter, and theft at a commercial property in Hanwell, New Brunswick. Tools were stolen from a business on Millennium Drive during an overnight incident, and investigators are now focused on identifying a vehicle that was captured on surveillance footage.

The offence is reported to have occurred on June 15, 2026, at about 1:55 a.m. at a business located on Millennium Drive in Hanwell. One or more individuals are believed to have forced their way into a secured area of the property before stealing tools and fleeing the scene. Police have released an image of a vehicle of interest and are hoping someone in the community recognizes it.

Official RCMP Details

According to the official information provided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, officers from the Keswick Detachment are investigating a break and enter that targeted a business during the early morning hours.

Key details released by investigators include:

• Type of incident: Break, enter, and theft from a business property.
• Location: A business on Millennium Drive in Hanwell, N.B.
• Date of occurrence: Believed to be June 15, 2026.
• Approximate time: Around 1:55 a.m.
• Method of entry: One or more suspects are believed to have used force to access a secured area.
• Property stolen: Various tools were reported taken from the site.

Vehicle of Interest – Community Asked to Help Identify

As part of their investigation, police have released a surveillance image of a vehicle that may be connected to the incident. The image quality is limited, but investigators are hopeful that someone in the community will recognize the vehicle and contact police.

Please review the image below carefully and share this alert within the Hanwell and greater New Brunswick area.

Image: Vehicle of interest released by the Keswick RCMP in connection with the Millennium Drive break and theft investigation.

How the Public Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community to assist investigators by sharing any information that could help identify the vehicle or those involved.

• If you recognize the vehicle in the photo, or
• If you have any information that could help advance the investigation,

please contact the Keswick RCMP directly at 506-357-4300.

To provide information anonymously, you can contact Crime Stoppers by:

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

The lead contact identified by police for this file is Constable Anthony Leighton of the Keswick Detachment, West District RCMP. The detachment can be reached at 506-357-4300 or by email at [email protected].

If you are unsure how best to share information, you can also consult our guide on safely reporting tips and community safety information through CrimeCanada.ca.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, incidents like a break, enter, and theft at a commercial property in New Brunswick are a reminder that after-hours security and community awareness are critical to preventing repeat offences. Tools and equipment are common targets because they are valuable and easily resold, and these losses can significantly impact local businesses and workers.

We encourage business owners and property managers in communities like Hanwell to regularly review their physical security: reinforce locks on secured areas, ensure exterior lighting and cameras are functioning and pointed at entrances, and keep detailed records of high-value tools or equipment. Residents and night-shift workers in the area can contribute to a safer community by reporting suspicious activity around closed businesses, especially during late-night and early-morning hours. For more ongoing updates and context on similar incidents across the country, you can visit our national Safety Alerts hub and stay informed about emerging patterns and best practices in crime prevention.

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.