RCMP Alert: Stolen Hyundai Elantra Sought in Sussex Corner, NB

Community Safety Alert – Stolen Vehicle in Sussex Corner

The Sussex RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance after a vehicle was stolen from a business in Sussex Corner, New Brunswick. The theft is believed to have occurred on June 18, 2026, at around 2:00 a.m. from a commercial property on Main Street.

Investigators are trying to locate a specific car and identify persons of interest captured in surveillance images. Police have released photos from that video and are urging anyone who has seen the vehicle, or who may have information about the individuals involved, to come forward immediately. Timely public tips are often critical in property crime investigations, just as localized crime statistics in communities such as Carleton Place, Ontario help show how vehicle theft trends affect small towns across Canada.

Official RCMP Details

According to the RCMP, the incident and vehicle details are as follows:

• Location of theft: Business on Main Street, Sussex Corner, N.B.
• Date of theft: June 18, 2026
• Time of theft (approx.): 2:00 a.m.
• Vehicle make and model: 2020 Hyundai Elantra
• Vehicle colour: Blue
• Province of licence plate: New Brunswick
• Licence plate number: JVS 960
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): KMHD84LF7LU903014

Police have obtained surveillance video from the scene and are circulating still images to the public. Although the image quality is limited, investigators hope that someone may recognize the individuals or have seen the stolen car since the date of the incident.

Surveillance Image – Stolen Vehicle

Below is an image released by police showing the stolen vehicle connected to this investigation:

Crime Canada Community – Your Help Is Needed

The Sussex RCMP is directly asking the community to assist in locating this stolen car and identifying any persons of interest. The CrimeCanada.ca community can play a vital role by sharing this alert and reporting any relevant information immediately.

If you have seen the described vehicle after June 18, 2026, or know anything that could help the investigation, you are urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers using the official numbers below:

• Sussex RCMP Detachment: 506-433-7700
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 1-800-222-8477
• P3 Mobile App: Submit an anonymous tip through the secure app
• Secure Web Tips: via www.crimenb.ca

Do not approach any suspicious individuals or attempt to recover the vehicle yourself. If you believe you are seeing the stolen car, note the location, direction of travel, and any occupant descriptions, and then call police or Crime Stoppers.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, vehicle thefts like this one in Sussex Corner are a serious concern for communities across New Brunswick. Stolen vehicles can be used to commit further offences, pose risks to road users, and lead to higher insurance and security costs for residents and businesses. Monitoring incidents of property crime and comparing them with national and regional patterns, much like we do with city-level data for places such as Carleton Place crime and safety statistics, helps Canadians understand how trends are evolving over time.

To reduce the risk of vehicle theft, we encourage residents to take basic but effective precautions: always lock your vehicle, never leave keys or key fobs inside, avoid leaving valuables visible in the cabin, and consider well-lit or monitored parking areas, especially for commercial properties during overnight hours. Reporting suspicious behaviour—such as people loitering around vehicles late at night or repeatedly driving slowly through parking lots—can give police an early opportunity to intervene. Community vigilance and quick reporting are key tools in preventing repeat offences and supporting safer neighbourhoods throughout 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.