RCMP Seeks Help After Seasonal Home Break-in in Haut-Madawaska
Community Safety Alert
The Clair RCMP Detachment is asking for the public’s assistance following a reported break, enter and theft at a seasonal residence in Haut-Madawaska, New Brunswick. Investigators are working to identify the person or people believed to be involved and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.
The incident is believed to have taken place near the end of December 2025 at a seasonal home located along Highway 161 in Haut-Madawaska. During this event, one or more individuals allegedly forced their way into the property, caused damage both inside and outside the home, and stole various household items.
Damage Image Released
As part of the ongoing investigation, police have shared an image showing damage to the affected home to raise awareness and encourage tips from the public.
Official RCMP Incident Details
Based on information released by the RCMP, the current known details are:
- The incident is classified as a break, enter and theft.
- Location: a seasonal home on Highway 161 in Haut-Madawaska, N.B.
- Estimated time frame: believed to have occurred near the end of December 2025.
- Suspected involvement of one or more individuals (no confirmed suspect description released at this time).
- Damage reported to the interior and exterior of the property.
- Household items were reported stolen from the residence.
How the Public Can Help
CrimeCanada.ca is directly calling on our community to assist. If you know anything that could help identify those responsible, or if you noticed suspicious activity around Highway 161 in Haut-Madawaska at the end of December 2025, please contact the RCMP immediately.
Official contact channels provided by the RCMP are:
- Clair RCMP Detachment: 506-992-1198
- Email (RCMP New Brunswick): rcmpnb.grcnb@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
- Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips): 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
- P3 Mobile App: submit a secure anonymous tip via the app
- Secure Web Tips: send an online tip through www.crimenb.ca
If you are unsure where to report information or need guidance about sharing a tip safely, you can also consult CrimeCanada.ca’s contact and report-a-tip guidance to better understand how to communicate with police or anonymous tip lines.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, break and enter incidents at seasonal homes—like this case in Haut-Madawaska, New Brunswick—highlight how vulnerable unoccupied or rarely visited properties can be, especially during off-season months. Even though this incident occurred in a specific rural area, similar property crimes affect communities across the country, from small New Brunswick municipalities to places such as Kensington-area communities in Prince Edward Island, where residents also monitor trends in property-related offences.
To support safer communities, CrimeCanada.ca encourages property owners—especially those with seasonal or secondary homes—to routinely check their properties, use sturdy locks, consider monitored alarm systems or cameras, and coordinate with trusted neighbours to watch for unusual activity. Promptly reporting suspicious behaviour, unfamiliar vehicles repeatedly circling, or evidence of forced entry gives police a better chance of identifying suspects and preventing further crime. Your vigilance and willingness to share information, even if it seems minor, can be crucial in supporting investigations like this one and helping protect homes across New Brunswick.
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.