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RCMP Alert: Stolen ATV and Truck Reported in Tilley, New Brunswick

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Stolen red 2017 Polaris Sportsman 850 ATV linked to RCMP theft investigation in Tilley, New Brunswick

RCMP-released photo of the red 2017 Polaris Sportsman 850 ATV stolen along with a grey GMC Sierra from a property on Back Lake Road in Tilley, New Brunswick.

RCMP Alert: Stolen ATV and Truck Reported in Tilley, New Brunswick

Community Safety Alert Overview

The Saint-Léonard RCMP Detachment is investigating the theft of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and a pickup truck from a property in Tilley, New Brunswick. Both vehicles were reported stolen from a location on Back Lake Road during the overnight period of April 27, 2026.

Officers are asking residents and motorists in the area to review any observations, security footage, or dash cameras from that night. The stolen red Polaris ATV was being carried in the bed of a grey GMC Sierra pickup truck at the time of the theft. Anyone with information is urged to contact police as this remains an active investigation.

Official RCMP Details

According to the RCMP in New Brunswick, the theft occurred sometime overnight on April 27, 2026, from a private property on Back Lake Road, Tilley, N.B. The two stolen vehicles are described as follows:

Image of Stolen ATV

Police have released an image to assist the public in recognizing the stolen ATV:

Image provided by the RCMP showing the stolen ATV.

Help Needed from the Crime Canada Community

CrimeCanada.ca is calling on residents of Tilley, surrounding rural routes, and anyone travelling through the area on the night of April 27, 2026 to assist investigators. If you saw a red ATV being transported in a grey GMC Sierra, noticed unfamiliar vehicles on Back Lake Road, or captured anything unusual on surveillance or dash cameras, your information may be critical.

If you have any information, please contact the Saint-Léonard RCMP directly at 506-473-3137.

To provide information anonymously, you can contact Crime Stoppers in any of the following ways:

Those who prefer to share tips through CrimeCanada.ca resources can also visit our Contact and Report a Tip page for guidance on how to safely relay information to the appropriate authorities.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, thefts involving ATVs and pickup trucks are a serious concern for rural communities in New Brunswick. These vehicles are often high-value targets, and when stolen from private properties, they can point to offenders scouting driveways, barns, and outbuildings in advance. Staying informed through ongoing community safety alerts and similar crime reports helps residents recognize patterns and take preventative steps.

To reduce risk, we encourage property owners to secure ATVs and other recreational vehicles out of sight when possible, use wheel locks or chains anchored to fixed objects, and consider motion-activated lighting and cameras around driveways and storage areas. Recording vehicle identification numbers, licence plates, and taking clear photos of your vehicles can greatly assist police if a theft occurs. Even in smaller communities or rural regions—whether in New Brunswick or elsewhere in Canada, such as areas we track in our Trail, British Columbia crime statistics reports—consistent reporting of suspicious behaviour is key to deterring theft and helping investigators recover stolen property.

Your vigilance, combined with timely reporting to the Saint-Léonard RCMP or Crime Stoppers, directly contributes to a safer community and increases the chances of these vehicles being found and returned to their owner.

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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