RCMP Alert: Attempted Armed Theft in Sainte-Marie-de-Kent, N.B.
Community Safety Alert Overview
The Richibucto RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance to identify two men involved in an attempted theft with a weapon at a business on Route 515 in Sainte-Marie-de-Kent, New Brunswick. The incident occurred on April 27, 2026, at around 7:00 p.m., when the suspects entered the store, displayed a weapon, and tried to leave without paying.
Staff were not harmed and the theft attempt was unsuccessful. The two individuals left the scene heading toward Bouctouche in a grey Hyundai Tucson bearing Quebec licence plate BQS 10L. Police have released surveillance photos of the suspects and the vehicle, and are urging anyone who may recognize them or have information to come forward.
Help RCMP Identify These Individuals
CrimeCanada.ca is calling on our community to assist the Richibucto RCMP in identifying these men and their vehicle. If you recognize them, saw the grey Hyundai Tucson, or have any related information, you can play a direct role in supporting public safety.
Surveillance image released by police to help identify the suspects.
Official Incident Details
According to the official information released by the RCMP:
- On April 27, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m., two individuals entered a business on Route 515 in Sainte-Marie-de-Kent, N.B..
- The men were in possession of a weapon and attempted to leave the store without paying for items.
- The attempted theft was unsuccessful, and no injuries were reported.
- The suspects then fled the scene in a grey Hyundai Tucson with Quebec licence plate BQS 10L, travelling in the direction of Bouctouche.
- Police have released surveillance photographs in the hope that someone will recognize the individuals or vehicle.
Suspect Descriptions
- Number of suspects: 2
- Gender: Both described as men
- Estimated height: Approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall
- Clothing at time of incident: Both were wearing all black clothing
How to Provide Information
If you have any information that could assist this investigation, including recognizing the suspects or the vehicle, you are urged to contact police immediately:
- Richibucto RCMP Detachment: 506-523-4611
- Email (RCMP New Brunswick): rcmpnb.grcnb@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
To report information anonymously, you can contact Crime Stoppers:
- Crime Stoppers Phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
- P3 Mobile App: Submit tips through the secure Crime Stoppers P3 app.
- Secure Web Tips: Visit www.crimenb.ca to provide information online.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights how even smaller or rural communities in New Brunswick can face serious risks when weapons are introduced into retail settings. While no one was physically hurt, the presence of a weapon raises the level of danger for staff, customers, and responding officers. Tracking patterns of thefts, robberies, and weapon-related offences across Canada, using tools like our regional and community-level Safety Alerts and comparative crime statistics dashboards, helps residents understand how these events fit into broader public safety trends.
To reduce risk, we encourage businesses and residents to stay alert to unusual behaviour near store entrances and parking areas, ensure that surveillance systems are functioning and time-stamped, and report suspicious activity promptly to police. Community members who share information—no matter how minor it may seem—often provide the missing pieces that allow investigators to identify suspects, recover property, and prevent future offences. Your vigilance and willingness to report what you see are essential to 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.