Clarenville RCMP seek suspect after bank card theft and fraud

Community Safety Alert for Clarenville and Area

Clarenville RCMP are investigating the theft and fraudulent use of a banking card and are asking the public to help identify a suspect recorded on surveillance video. The investigation began after a local resident discovered multiple bank transactions they did not authorize and realized their card was missing.

The suspicious activity was reported in March 2026 by a resident in the Clarenville area. Police have now released an image of a man they wish to identify in connection with this file and are urging anyone who recognizes him to contact them as soon as possible.

Help Identify This Suspect

CrimeCanada.ca is calling on our community to assist Clarenville RCMP in identifying the man pictured below. If you recognize this individual, or have any information that could help the investigation into the stolen and misused bank card, please contact police immediately.

Official RCMP Details

Based on the official information released by RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador, the key details are as follows:

• In March 2026, a resident in the Clarenville area reviewed their bank statement and discovered multiple unauthorized transactions.
• The account holder then realized the bank card linked to the account was no longer in their possession.
• Clarenville RCMP launched an investigation into both the theft of the card and the fraudulent transactions that followed.
• Surveillance cameras captured a male suspect, described visually as a man wearing a red and grey plaid shirt, seen exiting a bank.
• Police have released these images in order to identify the suspect and advance the theft and fraud investigation.

How to Report Information

If you have any information about this incident or recognize the man shown in the surveillance image, please contact:

• Clarenville RCMP Detachment: 709-466-3211
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips):
  • Phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Online: nlcrimestoppers.com
  • Mobile: Use the P3Tips app

Even small details can be valuable. If you recognize the clothing, the individual, or were in the area when these bank transactions were made, police encourage you to come forward.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From CrimeCanada.ca’s perspective, incidents involving stolen banking cards and fraudulent transactions highlight how everyday financial routines can be targeted. While this case is focused on Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, similar offences occur across the country and can impact people of all ages. For additional local risk context and trends, residents can review Clarenville crime statistics and safety data to better understand patterns in property and financial crimes in their community.

Finding and keeping property that is not yours, including bank cards, is considered theft under Canadian law. Using someone else’s debit or credit card, cash, or other payment methods is also a criminal offence, even if the item was “found.” CrimeCanada.ca strongly encourages residents to follow these practices to reduce risk:

• Check bank and credit card statements regularly for suspicious or unexpected transactions.
• Report a lost or stolen bank card to your financial institution immediately so it can be cancelled.
• If you find a bank card or other personal financial item, turn it over to police or contact a non-emergency police line for advice.
• If you observe someone using payment methods in a way that seems suspicious (for example, trying multiple cards or appearing to use a card that clearly is not theirs), report your observations to police.

Active community reporting is essential to limiting financial crime and supporting victims. CrimeCanada.ca remains committed to helping residents of Newfoundland and Labrador stay informed, vigilant, and empowered to share information that may assist investigations like this one.

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.