Community Alert: RCMP Investigate Stolen ATV in Bay Bulls, NL

Section 1: Overview of the Alert

Avalon East District RCMP is investigating the theft of an all-terrain vehicle from a residential property in Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador. The incident involved a break and enter into a garage on a home on St. John’s Road, with the ATV stolen during late evening hours.

Police were called around 11:30 p.m. on April 8, 2026, after the homeowner discovered the theft. Investigators believe the garage was broken into between 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. that night. The RCMP is asking the public to help locate the stolen ATV and identify whoever is responsible for this crime.

Section 2: Official Details & Request for Public Assistance

According to the official report, the stolen ATV is described as:

• A grey Can Am Outlander all-terrain vehicle
• Registered in Newfoundland and Labrador
• Licence plate number: VJB402

The ATV was taken from a garage on a residential property along St. John’s Road in Bay Bulls during a break and enter that occurred on the night of April 8, 2026. The investigation by Avalon East District RCMP is ongoing.

Crime Canada Community: Your Help Is Needed

Residents in Bay Bulls and surrounding communities are urged to be alert for this specific ATV and any suspicious activity involving similar vehicles. Even small pieces of information—such as security camera footage, dash cam recordings, or noticing a newly arrived grey Can Am Outlander that matches plate VJB402—could assist investigators.

If you have any information about this stolen ATV, the break and enter, or the person(s) involved, contact:

• RCMP Avalon East District: 709-786-2118
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous):
  • Phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Online: www.nlcrimestoppers.com
  • Mobile: P3Tips app

If you see this ATV, do not approach or attempt to recover it yourself. Instead, gather as much detail as safely possible—location, time, any vehicle or person associated—and report directly to RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

Image of the Stolen ATV

RCMP have released a photo of the stolen ATV to assist the public:

Image: Grey Can Am Outlander ATV similar to the one stolen in Bay Bulls, NL (licence plate VJB402).

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, crimes involving stolen vehicles—including ATVs—pose a wider risk than just property loss. Stolen off-road vehicles can be used to commit other offences, access remote areas, or be resold through informal networks. National data, such as our community crime and safety profiles for smaller municipalities, shows that property crimes often cluster where there are seasonal homes, garages, and recreational vehicles stored on-site.

To reduce opportunities for this type of crime, we encourage residents in Newfoundland and Labrador to take practical precautions: lock garages and outbuildings, use steering locks or chains on ATVs, install motion-activated lighting and cameras where possible, and record serial numbers and distinctive markings for all valuable equipment. Promptly reporting suspicious behaviour—such as unfamiliar trucks or trailers loading ATVs late at night—helps police respond faster and can prevent further incidents. By sharing verified alerts like this and encouraging community vigilance, CrimeCanada.ca supports safer neighbourhoods across the province.

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.