Community Alert: Gas Station Break and Enter in Port au Port
SECTION 1: THE ALERT
Bay St. George RCMP are investigating a break and enter at a gas station on Main Street in Port au Port, Newfoundland and Labrador, and are turning to the public for assistance. The incident was discovered on the morning of May 20, 2026, when staff arrived to find the business had been forcibly entered and key security systems interfered with.
Police believe the break-in occurred sometime between late Tuesday, May 19 and the early hours of Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Investigators are asking residents and business owners in the Port au Port area to review any available security camera footage from that time period and to report suspicious people, vehicles, or activity that may help identify those responsible.
SECTION 2: OFFICIAL DETAILS
According to the official report, officers from Bay St. George RCMP (Stephenville) received a call about a break and enter at a gas station on Main Street in Port au Port at approximately 7:00 a.m. on May 20, 2026. An employee arriving for work discovered that the premises had been targeted overnight.
Investigators have determined that one or more suspects took deliberate steps to defeat the building’s security protections before entering and stealing property. The following key details have been released:
- Location: Gas station on Main Street, Port au Port, NL.
- Timeframe: From late evening on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 to early morning on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
- Discovery: Reported to police around 7:00 a.m., May 20, 2026, by a business employee.
- Method of entry: Power equipment associated with the store’s security system was damaged, and a window was broken to gain access.
- Items reported stolen:
- Tobacco products
- Cash
- A safe
REQUEST FOR COMMUNITY HELP
Police are asking the public in and around Port au Port and nearby communities such as St. George’s and the Port au Port West–Aguathuna–Felix Cove area to be especially vigilant. If you live, work, or own a business in this corridor and have security cameras, dash cams, or doorbell cameras, please review any recordings from the specified timeframe.
Crime Canada Community Call to Action: If you notice unknown vehicles lingering near the gas station, individuals on foot during unusual hours, or anyone tampering with power or security infrastructure in your recordings between late May 19 and early May 20, 2026, contact police immediately. Community tips are often critical in solving property crimes like this.
How to report information:
- To contact investigators directly, call Bay St. George RCMP at 709-432-2440.
- To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com, or use the P3Tips app.
Even seemingly minor details, such as unusual sounds overnight, vehicles driving slowly past the gas station, or people walking in the vicinity during off-hours, may help advance the investigation. Residents who regularly monitor local crime trends through resources like our Port au Port East crime statistics and safety data page are encouraged to stay engaged and report anything relevant.
SECTION 3: CRIME CANADA SAFETY PERSPECTIVE
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights the vulnerability of small businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador to targeted property crime, particularly during overnight hours when premises are unoccupied. Disabling security equipment and forcing entry through windows are common tactics used by offenders seeking cash, tobacco, and other quickly resold items.
Community awareness is one of the strongest tools in preventing and solving these crimes. We encourage business owners to regularly test alarm and camera systems, ensure exterior lighting is functioning, and store high-value items in secured safes that are bolted or otherwise difficult to remove. Residents can support local safety by noting unfamiliar vehicles parked near businesses after closing, reporting suspicious behavior promptly, and preserving security footage whenever a crime is reported in their area. Timely cooperation with police not only helps recover stolen property but also deters future break and enters and strengthens overall safety in the region.
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.