Community Alert: Armed Robbery and Stolen SUV Incidents in Dieppe Area
A 16-year-old youth and an 18-year-old man from New Brunswick have been charged following a connected series of dangerous driving, assault, and armed robbery incidents involving a reportedly stolen grey Toyota RAV‑4. These events unfolded on April 29–30, 2026, across Moncton, Dieppe, and Riverview, prompting a multi-incident response from the Codiac Regional RCMP.
According to police, the same SUV was allegedly involved in multiple reports of reckless driving, an assault with a chemical spray that affected several people, and an armed robbery at a business in Dieppe where a knife was reportedly displayed. The suspects were ultimately located in the early hours of April 30, 2026, after officers used a tire deflation device, followed by a brief foot pursuit that led to both arrests.
Official RCMP Incident Timeline
Based on the official information from the RCMP, the sequence of incidents is as follows:
- April 29, 2026 – Multiple communities: Members of the Codiac Regional RCMP received several complaints about a grey Toyota RAV‑4 being driven dangerously in Moncton, Dieppe, and Riverview. Police tried to stop the SUV, but it did not pull over.
- 8:43 p.m. – Assault on Dieppe Boulevard, Dieppe: Officers responded to an assault involving two people inside a vehicle parked at a business on Dieppe Boulevard. A group linked to the same grey RAV‑4 reportedly assaulted the victims and used a spray believed to be pepper spray before leaving the scene.
- 9:21 p.m. – Armed robbery on Paul Street, Dieppe: Police were called to a reported armed robbery at a business on Paul Street in Dieppe. Several suspects are alleged to have arrived in the grey RAV‑4, stolen merchandise, and then confronted a staff member. One suspect reportedly produced a knife, while another used pepper spray, affecting five people in total, including employees and customers. All of those exposed to the spray received medical treatment.
- Early hours of April 30, 2026 – Continued dangerous driving: Police received another complaint about the same SUV being driven dangerously.
- 2:36 a.m., April 30 – Arrests on Dieppe Boulevard: Officers located the grey Toyota RAV‑4 on Dieppe Boulevard. After a tire deflation device was successfully deployed, the suspects tried to escape along a dirt road. A short foot chase followed, after which an 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old youth – who was already wanted on an outstanding warrant – were both arrested without further incident.
Both accused appeared later that day in Moncton Provincial Court. The investigation by the RCMP is continuing.
Charges Laid Against the Accused
The 16-year-old youth has been charged in relation to several separate, unrelated matters, as well as in connection with the reported stolen vehicle in this case:
- Possession of a stolen vehicle (connected to the grey Toyota RAV‑4)
- Additional charges tied to earlier, unrelated incidents (details not specified by police)
The 18-year-old accused, identified by the RCMP as Kyle Larocque, faces the following charges arising from this investigation:
- Armed robbery
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Assault with a weapon
- Uttering threats
Both individuals have been remanded into custody and are scheduled to return to Moncton Provincial Court on May 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case highlights how a single stolen vehicle can be linked to a fast-moving series of dangerous events: high-risk driving, group assaults, and an armed robbery affecting both workers and customers. For residents in New Brunswick, especially in busy commercial areas like those in Dieppe and neighbouring communities, it is a reminder to stay alert to erratic driving, groups loitering around vehicles, and sudden disturbances in parking lots or store fronts.
If you ever witness a vehicle being operated aggressively, see a conflict escalating in a parking area, or observe a robbery or assault in progress, prioritize your safety: move to a secure location, avoid confronting suspects directly, and contact police immediately. Reviewing local crime and safety patterns—similar to how we report on communities such as crime trends in small Canadian municipalities—can help residents better understand risks and support informed prevention efforts. Our mission is to turn official police data into practical, accessible guidance that helps every community member contribute to a safer environment.
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.