RCMP Seek Stolen ATV and Truck After Overnight Theft in Lavillette
Community Safety Alert for Lavillette and Surrounding Areas
The Neguac RCMP Detachment is asking for the public’s help after an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and a truck were stolen from a residence in Lavillette, New Brunswick. The theft took place at a home on Route 450 sometime between 9:00 p.m. on May 2, 2026, and 9:00 a.m. on May 3, 2026.
Investigators are working to locate a specific red 2026 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 EPS 850 ATV linked to this incident and are appealing to anyone who may have seen the vehicle, or noticed unusual activity in the area, to come forward. Residents across rural communities in New Brunswick and beyond—similar to how smaller municipalities such as Atikokan’s crime and safety trends are monitored—play a critical role in reporting suspicious activity that can help solve property crimes like this one.
Official RCMP Details and How You Can Help
CrimeCanada.ca and the RCMP are asking for your assistance. If you live in or travel through the Lavillette area, carefully review the description below and contact police immediately if you have any relevant information.
Stolen ATV description:
- Make/Model: 2026 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 EPS 850
- Colour: Red
- Province: New Brunswick
- Licence plate: YI7487
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 4UF1A4GB7TT200708
Timeframe and location of theft:
- Estimated time of theft: between 9:00 p.m., May 2, 2026, and 9:00 a.m., May 3, 2026
- Location: a residence on Route 450 in Lavillette, N.B.
- Also reported stolen: a truck associated with the same incident (no further description provided in the official release)
Image of the stolen ATV:
If you think you may have seen this ATV, compare it with the image below and contact police with any information:
Image provided by the RCMP: Stolen ATV
Call to Action: How to Report Information
Your information could be critical. Even small details—such as noticing an unfamiliar truck and trailer, unusual ATV traffic late at night, or social media posts showing a similar vehicle—may help the investigation.
- To contact police directly, call the Neguac RCMP Detachment at 506-776-3000.
- To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers:
- Phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
- Secure mobile app: P3 Mobile App
- Online: www.crimenb.ca
- Lead investigator contact (as listed in the RCMP release): Sergeant Steven Breau, Neguac Detachment, Northeast District RCMP, email: rcmpnb.grcnb@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
CrimeCanada.ca is urging our community members in New Brunswick and neighbouring regions to stay alert and share this alert with ATV owners, rural property owners, and outdoor enthusiasts.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, thefts of ATVs and trucks pose a significant concern for rural and semi-rural communities across New Brunswick. These vehicles are valuable, highly mobile, and often stored on properties that may be isolated or less monitored, making them attractive targets for thieves. Similar patterns appear in small communities across Canada—from rural New Brunswick to remote Alberta communities such as Saddle Lake 125 crime and safety data—where property crime can have an outsized impact on residents and local businesses.
To help reduce the risk of ATV and vehicle theft, consider the following general safety practices:
- Store ATVs, trailers, and trucks in a locked garage or secured area when possible.
- Use additional anti-theft measures such as wheel locks, chains, and ignition cut-off switches.
- Record and safely store serial numbers, VINs, and licence plate numbers for all vehicles.
- Install motion-activated lighting and, where feasible, security cameras facing driveways, barns, and storage areas.
- Report suspicious vehicles, unknown individuals on private roads, or late-night loading activity to police promptly.
Community vigilance, rapid reporting, and sharing official alerts are central to our mission of building safer communities. If you have any information—no matter how minor it may seem—please contact the Neguac RCMP or Crime Stoppers using the numbers above.
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.