RCMP Alert: Cottage Break-Ins in Salmon Beach & Nepisiguit Falls
The Chaleur Region RCMP is asking residents and property owners for assistance after a series of break and enters targeting seasonal homes in Salmon Beach and Nepisiguit Falls, New Brunswick. The incidents occurred on the evening of March 18, 2026, and involve a suspect or suspects believed to have been using a U-Haul truck.
Two seasonal properties on Ocean Walk Drive in Salmon Beach and four seasonal homes on Austin Brook Road in Nepisiguit Falls were forcibly entered. While nothing has yet been reported stolen from the Salmon Beach locations, several significant items were taken from the Nepisiguit Falls homes. Police have released a surveillance image of a person of interest and are urging anyone who can identify this individual, or who noticed a U-Haul truck in these areas that evening, to contact them immediately.
Official Details of the RCMP Investigation
According to the RCMP, the following events and details have been confirmed:
- On the evening of March 18, 2026, one or more individuals broke into two seasonal homes on Ocean Walk Drive, Salmon Beach, N.B.
- During the Salmon Beach incidents, there have been no stolen items reported so far.
- At the time of these break-ins, the suspect or suspects were seen using a U-Haul truck.
- On the same evening, one or more individuals, also associated with a U-Haul truck, forced entry into four seasonal homes on Austin Brook Road, Nepisiguit Falls, N.B.
- From the Nepisiguit Falls properties, several items were reported stolen, including:
- A refrigerator
- A generator
- Power tools
- FXR and Yamaha branded snowmobile clothing
- A guitar
- A large speaker
- A television
- Other assorted household and personal items
Person of Interest & How to Help
Investigators have released a surveillance photo of a person of interest connected to these incidents. Even though the image quality is limited, police believe someone may recognize this individual.
The person of interest is described as:
- Having a medium build
- Wearing all black clothing
- Wearing a black Outbound jacket
- Wearing oversized plastic gloves
CRIME CANADA COMMUNITY: YOUR HELP IS NEEDED. If you recognize this individual, recall seeing a U-Haul truck in the Salmon Beach or Nepisiguit Falls areas on March 18, 2026, or have any information related to these break and enters, please contact police as soon as possible.
- Call the Chaleur Region RCMP at 506-548-7771
- To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers:
- Phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
- Via the secure P3 Mobile App
- Online through Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca
Members of the public who prefer to engage through CrimeCanada.ca can also use our contact and tip reporting page to find guidance on how best to share information directly with law enforcement or Crime Stoppers.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this series of seasonal home break-ins in northern New Brunswick is a reminder that remote and cottage communities are often attractive targets, especially outside peak tourism or cottage seasons. Similar patterns are seen in other small communities across Canada, as reflected in our various local crime and safety data profiles, where property-related offences can have a major impact on residents' sense of security.
To help reduce the risk of this type of crime, seasonal and rural property owners should consider steps such as reinforcing doors and windows, documenting and photographing valuable items, using timed lighting or remote monitoring systems, and asking trusted neighbours to check on properties when they are vacant. Reporting suspicious vehicles such as unfamiliar rental or moving trucks, unusual activity near vacant homes, or signs of forced entry to the RCMP can be critical in interrupting crime trends and supporting active investigations like this one. Community vigilance and timely tips are key tools in keeping New Brunswick communities safer.
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.