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RCMP seek public help after early-morning theft in Lower Portage

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Surveillance image of the suspect and red Chevrolet pickup truck linked to a package theft at a business in Lower Portage, New Brunswick.

RCMP seek public help after early-morning theft in Lower Portage

Community Safety Alert – Theft Investigation in Lower Portage, N.B.

The Saint-Léonard RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance to identify a man and vehicle connected to a reported theft at a business in Lower Portage, New Brunswick, south of Grand Falls. The incident involved packages being taken from the steps of a commercial property in the early hours of the morning.

According to police, the theft is believed to have taken place on April 28, 2026, between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Limestone Siding Road in Lower Portage. A man arrived at the business, removed previously delivered packages from the steps, and left the area in a red Chevrolet pickup truck. Investigators have released a surveillance image of the individual and the vehicle in hopes that someone in the community can identify them.

Help Needed: Do You Recognize This Man or Vehicle?

CrimeCanada.ca is urging residents in and around Lower Portage and Grand Falls to review the details and image below carefully. If you live, work, or commute through this corridor, your information could be critical to the investigation.

Surveillance image of suspect and red Chevrolet pickup truck in Lower Portage, New Brunswick

Official RCMP Incident Details

Based on the official information released by the RCMP, the incident details are as follows:

Description of the Person of Interest

The individual police are trying to identify is described as:

How to Provide Information

RCMP and CrimeCanada.ca are directly asking our community for help. If you recognize the man in the image, the red Chevrolet pickup truck, or if you have any information that could assist investigators, you are urged to contact police immediately.

If you prefer to share a tip through a community-focused platform, you can also use the CrimeCanada.ca contact and report-a-tip page to be guided toward the appropriate reporting channel.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From a CrimeCanada.ca perspective, incidents like this highlight the importance of securing delivered goods and monitoring business properties during early-morning hours. Theft of packages can impact both businesses and individuals, and it often occurs quickly, with suspects relying on quiet streets and limited witnesses. While each community has its own crime profile – as seen in regional crime statistics such as those for New Credit (Part) 40A in Ontario – vigilance and prompt reporting are key safety tools everywhere in Canada, including New Brunswick.

To reduce the risk of similar thefts, businesses and residents are encouraged to consider measures such as secure delivery drop points, motion-activated lighting, and surveillance cameras positioned to capture both people and vehicles. Most importantly, if you notice unusual activity around businesses or delivery areas, note details like time, vehicle description, and direction of travel, and share that information with police. Community cooperation with the RCMP plays a vital role in resolving property crimes and maintaining a safe environment for everyone.

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.

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