RCMP Investigating Hardware Store Break-In in Lethbridge, NL

Community Safety Alert for Lethbridge and Clarenville Area

Clarenville RCMP are investigating a commercial break, enter and theft at a hardware store in Lethbridge, Newfoundland and Labrador, and are asking the public for assistance. The incident occurred at the Greenwood Home Hardware Building Centre on Forest Drive, where an individual forced entry and stole multiple power tools.

Police responded to the report on March 12, 2026, following a break-in that took place at approximately 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Surveillance video captured a suspect breaking glass to get inside the business and removing several power tools before leaving the scene.

Official RCMP Details

According to the official report from Clarenville RCMP, the following details have been released about the incident and suspect:

• Type of incident: Commercial break, enter and theft.
• Business targeted: Greenwood Home Hardware Building Centre.
• Location: Forest Drive, Lethbridge, Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Date of theft: Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
• Time of theft: Approximately 10:50 p.m.
• Date reported to RCMP: March 12, 2026.
• Items reported stolen: Multiple power tools (specific models or brands were not detailed in the release).

Suspect Description

Police have released surveillance imagery and a clothing description to help identify the suspect.

• Gender: Appears to be male (as described by RCMP from video footage).
• Clothing: Dark-coloured clothing, including:
  • A dark toque;
  • A hooded sweatshirt (hoodie);
  • A dark blue jacket featuring a horizontal, light-coloured reflective stripe.
• Other details: The individual is seen carrying a red plastic bin while inside the store.

RCMP Forensic Follow-Up

The investigation is ongoing and is being supported by the RCMP Forensic Identification Section (FIS), which is examining available evidence from the scene and surveillance footage.

How the Community Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community to actively assist in this investigation. If you recognize the individual in the surveillance image, recall seeing suspicious activity near Greenwood Home Hardware on the night of March 11, 2026, or have any knowledge about recently acquired power tools that may be connected to this crime, your information could be crucial.

• To contact police directly about this investigation, call Clarenville RCMP at 709-466-3211.
• To share information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers:
  • Phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Online: nlcrimestoppers.com
  • App: Use the P3Tips mobile application.

Residents and business owners in the broader Clarenville region who want to better understand local crime trends can review regional patterns and context through resources such as the Clarenville crime statistics and safety data page on CrimeCanada.ca.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, commercial break and enters like this one in Lethbridge affect not only the targeted business but also the wider Newfoundland and Labrador community. Stolen power tools are valuable and easily resold, which can fuel further property crime and create additional safety risks. We encourage hardware stores, contractors, and small business owners to review their security measures—such as exterior lighting, alarm systems, secure storage for high-value items, and regular checks of doors and windows after hours. Community members can also help by reporting unusual late-night activity near businesses and being cautious about purchasing used tools with unclear origins. Prompt reporting to police or Crime Stoppers, even if information seems minor, can significantly improve the chances of identifying suspects and recovering stolen property.

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.