RCMP Alert: Break and Enter at Marystown Convenience Store

Burin Peninsula RCMP are investigating an overnight break, enter and theft at a convenience store in Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, and are asking residents to help identify those responsible. The incident took place in the early morning hours and involved an attempt to access a safe and the theft of cigarettes.

On Friday, June 26, 2026, shortly after 3:30 a.m., officers in Marystown responded to a commercial alarm at a convenience store on Greenwood Street. Police confirmed that at least one suspect got inside the business, tried to break into the safe, then collected cigarettes before leaving the scene. Store surveillance captured one suspect moving through what appears to be a commercial kitchen area.

Community Assistance Needed to Identify Suspect

Investigators are requesting assistance from the public to identify the person or people involved and to obtain any relevant surveillance footage from the surrounding area. Residents and businesses near Greenwood Street who have cameras or video systems operating during the timeframe of interest are urged to review their recordings.

The image below was captured from in-store surveillance during the offence. If you recognize the individual or have any information that could help the investigation, contact police or Crime Stoppers immediately.

Crime Canada Community Action: If you live, work, or operate a business in or around Greenwood Street, Marystown, please check any doorbell cameras, security systems, or dashcams you may have from the early morning of June 26. Even seemingly minor details—like a person on foot or a parked vehicle—may assist Burin Peninsula RCMP.

Official RCMP Details

• Investigating agency: Burin Peninsula RCMP, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Type of incident: Break, enter and theft at a commercial property
• Location: Convenience store on Greenwood Street, Marystown
• Date of incident: Friday, June 26, 2026
• Time of police response: Shortly after 3:30 a.m., following a commercial alarm
• Suspect actions as reported:
  • Gained entry into the convenience store
  • Attempted to access the store’s safe
  • Collected cigarettes from inside the business
  • Fled the scene before police arrival
• Evidence:
  • In-store surveillance footage capturing at least one suspect
• Public assistance requested:
  • Information about the person or people involved in this break and enter
  • Any surveillance footage from the Greenwood Street area on June 26, 2026 between 2:30 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.

How to Provide Information

Crime Canada is asking our community members in the Burin Peninsula area to actively support this investigation. If you have any information, no matter how small it may seem, please contact police or Crime Stoppers using the official numbers below.

• To contact RCMP directly: Call Burin Peninsula RCMP at 709-279-3001.
• To provide an anonymous tip:
  • Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Submit a tip online at www.nlcrimestoppers.com
  • Use the P3Tips mobile app

For residents who want to better understand broader crime trends in the region, CrimeCanada.ca provides local data and context, including crime statistics and safety information for Burin and surrounding communities, which can help inform prevention measures for homes and small businesses.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, overnight commercial break and enters like this one in Marystown highlight the vulnerability of small businesses, especially during early-morning hours when streets are quiet and staff are away. While no injuries were reported in this case, the financial impact of theft and property damage can be significant for local store owners and employees across Newfoundland and Labrador.

We encourage business owners to review their security measures: ensure alarms are functioning and monitored, regularly test surveillance cameras, keep safes secured and out of public view, and consider improved exterior lighting. Community members can contribute to a safer neighbourhood by reporting suspicious activity—such as people loitering near closed businesses late at night or unusual vehicle traffic at odd hours—to local police. Prompt reporting, combined with tools like video footage, often plays a critical role in solving property crime and preventing repeat incidents.

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.