Community Alert: Stolen Red Dodge Caravan Sought by Deer Lake RCMP

RCMP Investigation Overview

Deer Lake RCMP are investigating the theft of a vehicle from a residential driveway in Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador, and are turning to the public for assistance. Officers received a report on March 12, 2026 that a vehicle had been taken sometime overnight and into the late morning hours.

The missing vehicle is a red 2012 Dodge Caravan bearing Newfoundland and Labrador licence plate HWN156. The theft occurred from a private residence in Deer Lake between approximately 1:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on March 12, 2026. Police are asking anyone who may have seen this vehicle, or has information about its current location or how it was taken, to come forward.

Official RCMP Details & Public Assistance Request

The following details have been released by Deer Lake RCMP regarding this investigation:

• Investigating Agency: Deer Lake RCMP
• Type of Incident: Stolen vehicle (theft of motor vehicle)
• Date Reported: March 12, 2026
• Location of Theft: Driveway of a residence in Deer Lake, NL
• Timeframe of Theft: Between approximately 1:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on March 12, 2026
• Stolen Vehicle Description:
  • Make/Model: 2012 Dodge Caravan
  • Colour: Red
  • Licence Plate: Newfoundland and Labrador HWN156
• Image: RCMP have indicated that a photo of the vehicle is associated with this alert. (If made available online, it should be referenced directly through the official RCMP source.)

How the Public Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca is urgently calling on residents in Deer Lake and surrounding areas to assist in locating this stolen vehicle and supporting the ongoing investigation. Even small pieces of information—such as dashcam footage, home security video, or sightings of a red Dodge Caravan matching licence plate HWN156—can be critical.

If you know where this vehicle is, saw suspicious activity near a red 2012 Dodge Caravan, or have any other information that could help:

• Contact Deer Lake RCMP directly at 709-635-2173.
• To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com, or use the P3Tips app.

Do not approach or attempt to recover a suspected stolen vehicle yourself. Report the information to police or Crime Stoppers and follow their guidance.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, vehicle thefts in communities like Deer Lake affect far more than just the vehicle owner. Stolen vehicles can be used in other crimes, create road safety risks, and increase fear within neighbourhoods. Public awareness and quick reporting are key tools in reducing these types of offences across Newfoundland and Labrador.

To help protect yourself and your neighbours from similar incidents, consider the following general safety measures:

• Whenever possible, park in well-lit areas and lock all doors and windows, even in your own driveway.
• Remove keys, key fobs, and valuables from vehicles when unattended.
• Use security systems, steering wheel locks, or tracking devices where available.
• Review any home security or doorbell camera footage if you live near the affected area and share anything suspicious with Deer Lake RCMP.
• Report suspicious behaviour around parked vehicles—such as people trying door handles—to police promptly.

Our mission at CrimeCanada.ca is to support safer communities by highlighting incidents like this, encouraging vigilance, and making it easier for residents to connect with law enforcement and anonymous reporting tools when they see something concerning.

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.